Here's the full SAD update.
1)Did a tune up plug and wires (parts and labor) $100
Problem - Bad gasket, oil is leaking inside the spk plus....yes miss firing......one spark plug can't be replace too tight......so it was oiled and have to wait until the oil get to to the threats to loosen it up.....if they forcifully gun it it may break and my buddy say I WILL need a new cylinder head.
The Good - after replacing 3 spk plugs and wires last friday the car got full power back no weak feeling and no jerking...no more misfiring. thats only 3 plug I'll wait and see what happen when I get my car back tomorrow
2)The shifter cable bushing is broken and the WHOLE line need to be replace because dealer don't sell that bushing along(another reason not to buy chysler - parts = $200 labor $240 = $440
They say it cost so much for the labor is because the engine need to be tilled to have it remove and install I beleieve them with that tight PT engine compartment
Problem - the shifter can be loose any moment and I don't wanna stuck in 5 going 90mph...most be fix
What I could have don't myself - it's possible to replace the bushing yourself with any $10 home made rubber piece but better to be safe
3)Timing belt and water pump replacement .....labor $260 parts(from ebay $60 BUT they say the belt tensioner is worned and would not last another 6 month the cost for that part(KIT) $200!
I'll have the full result by tomorrow noon but just this mid life crisis is costing me well over $900 luckily I have a decent job these days and not in school anymore or else.
MORE PROBLEM - interior plastic panels popping off my it self one speaker is bad and the gap on my dash board is getting bigger and bigger and I need a rear bumper cover which cost around $400 each! and I need a paint job on the rear of the car.....I figure this mid life fix for this whole car would cost me atleast $1500 when it's all over....in some way I should have lease this car......the down payment these days is 3000$down and 100/month for 27 month..........but than this is my car and if i don't fix it it'll hurt my wallet even more later
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