DodgeIntrepid.Net Forums - Dodge Intrepid, Concorde, 300m and Eagle Vision chat - General Discussion (First Generation) http://www.dodgeintrepid.net Discuss anything related to the first generation Intrepid. If you have an issue with your car, post it here. en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:24:47 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.dodgeintrepid.net/images/styles/dodgeforum/misc/rss.jpg DodgeIntrepid.Net Forums - Dodge Intrepid, Concorde, 300m and Eagle Vision chat - General Discussion (First Generation) http://www.dodgeintrepid.net Where did STICKY go with CAPACITIES chart?? http://www.dodgeintrepid.net/showthread.php?t=192285&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:18:27 GMT I am looking for coolant capacity for 97 first Gen. Where did the STICKY post go that listed all the fluid capacities? I am looking for coolant capacity for 97 first Gen. Where did the STICKY post go that listed all the fluid capacities? ]]> General Discussion (First Generation) MurphMan http://www.dodgeintrepid.net/showthread.php?t=192285 Car keeps stopping http://www.dodgeintrepid.net/showthread.php?t=192280&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:29:15 GMT Hello, I was glad to see there is a forum for intrepids. I have a 96 that has 265 thousand miles on it, I plan on getting 350 k :) My car has been stopping on its own when I am either taking off or coasting, but it always when I am going slow. After it quits, if I let it sit there for like... Hello, I was glad to see there is a forum for intrepids. I have a 96 that has 265 thousand miles on it, I plan on getting 350 k :)

My car has been stopping on its own when I am either taking off or coasting, but it always when I am going slow. After it quits, if I let it sit there for like two minutes it will start again but it never starts again right away. I have been reading some posts and it seems maybe it could be a cam sensors. What do you think?

Thanks ]]> General Discussion (First Generation) heavenlyseated http://www.dodgeintrepid.net/showthread.php?t=192280 Broken Spark Plug http://www.dodgeintrepid.net/showthread.php?t=192181&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:44:30 GMT Anyone ever break a spark plug while changing them out?

Today I changed my plugs and cylinder 5's spark plug broke while I was trying to remove it. All I heard was 'crack', and I knew exactly what I did. The insulator split in two, and the bottom half was still in the tube along with some small pieces. I managed to get a few small pieces out(using canned air), but some of the larger pieces would not come out. I managed to get the new plug in without anything falling in(crossing fingers).

Any tricks to getting them out without extensive work? ]]> General Discussion (First Generation) quietzephyr http://www.dodgeintrepid.net/showthread.php?t=192181 3.5 timing problem! Hep!!! http://www.dodgeintrepid.net/showthread.php?t=191993&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:36:53 GMT 3.5 conversion - and one of them was replacing the timing belt. The original timing belt had one cam gear a tooth off... I want to say it was passenger side - but I don't remember right now - I'll have to look it up. Anyway, I re-installed...]]> Well, I did some repairs to the 3.5 when I did my 3.3->3.5 conversion - and one of them was replacing the timing belt. The original timing belt had one cam gear a tooth off... I want to say it was passenger side - but I don't remember right now - I'll have to look it up.

Anyway, I re-installed everything on the nuts, and it timed out perfect. Turned it over two complete revolutions, and everything was hunky dory. On driving it though, I'd get a flashing cruise light and other odd issues. I replaced the cam sensor, but no help.

I figured I had turned the motor backwards and skipped timing or something on the belt in doing so.

I had to moth ball the car for a bearing issue, but in preparation for changing the bearings, I have popped off the timing covers and took a look.

Crank:


Driver's Cam:


Passenger's Cam:

(different light)


Now, notice I'm still on the nuts! But, what are the white marks on the timing cover - notice they are all one tooth off? Could there be a reason for this I wonder? Has anyone run into a case where the timing marks had to be off to make it run right? Could maybe the cam gears have been removed once, and just re-installed in a slightly random position making them about a tooth off?

Does NHogan remember anything about this engine? ]]> General Discussion (First Generation) cdmccul http://www.dodgeintrepid.net/showthread.php?t=191993 Fuel Tank replacement http://www.dodgeintrepid.net/showthread.php?t=191983&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:40:21 GMT I have been toying with trying to get my old tank out what I thought was the easy way but apprears I was wrong. Does anyone know where there is a HOW-TO on here, or am I barking up the wrong tree and have to go hunting like crazy over the FSM to locate it. I bought a new / used empty tank... I have been toying with trying to get my old tank out what I thought was the easy way but apprears I was wrong.

Does anyone know where there is a HOW-TO on here, or am I barking up the wrong tree and have to go hunting like crazy over the FSM to locate it.

I bought a new / used empty tank with the fuel pump and have already cleaned the tank out to make sure there was nothing inside it. The gas that was inside my old tank appears to of been causing the deaths of my fuel pumps since the car sat almost 2 years before I got it and it is causing the early death of them (Think someone said it was jelling up in the pump). ]]> General Discussion (First Generation) jradams350 http://www.dodgeintrepid.net/showthread.php?t=191983 Outer tie rod end replacement http://www.dodgeintrepid.net/showthread.php?t=191981&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:32:20 GMT Hello everyone,

I habe a 1995 Dodge Intrepid ES, and this will be my first time replacing my drivers' side outer tie rod end. After buying it from the local auto parts store, I noticed that it doesn't have a grease fitting on it. Being that there is no fitting, am I not supposed to put grease on it? If I am, how do I fill up the rubber boot with grease? ]]> General Discussion (First Generation) Beo111 http://www.dodgeintrepid.net/showthread.php?t=191981 Fuel Injectors http://www.dodgeintrepid.net/showthread.php?t=191953&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:09:19 GMT I was a tad impatient today...
I used a hammer to knock out the fuel injectors from the fuel rail obtained from my donor car. I didn't use a wooden block or anything and later noticed that I slightly flattened the metal casing around the nozzle of some of the injectors. I am planning on using a metal file to "touch up" some the of tips...good idea? Will this affect their performance?
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]]> General Discussion (First Generation) safetybuzz http://www.dodgeintrepid.net/showthread.php?t=191953 Seats! http://www.dodgeintrepid.net/showthread.php?t=191938&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:18:33 GMT So at my local yard seats are $30 for the front set, and $20 for the rear seats.

So I just today pulled the dark grey seats from a LHS

I only got the rear because I didn't have anyone to help me, and I can't figure out exactly what size socket for the front seats. I tried so many times ti fund the right size.

But anyways I pulled them and cleaned them, and am about to install, I didn't get any before pictures though because I didn't have my phone.

But still $50 for a full set of seats from a LHS, is that not a great deal or what? ]]> General Discussion (First Generation) BigBCC http://www.dodgeintrepid.net/showthread.php?t=191938 Alternator wiring probs http://www.dodgeintrepid.net/showthread.php?t=191877&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:12:18 GMT Awhile back I shorted out my battery to my ABS heat shield. Ever since whenever my engine is revved, its electronics dim, and it blows the engine controller fuse (20A). I noticed after unplugging the alternator harness, the car can rev to red line without blowing the fuse. I also noticed there... Awhile back I shorted out my battery to my ABS heat shield. Ever since whenever my engine is revved, its electronics dim, and it blows the engine controller fuse (20A). I noticed after unplugging the alternator harness, the car can rev to red line without blowing the fuse. I also noticed there seems to be a straining sound coming from my alternator only when the harness is connected (its always done this, even before the short). I believe the short fried my alternators voltage regulator. Sound plausible?

My main question is why is my alternator making a straining sound with the harness connected? Also what is the relay thing that alternator harness connects to? What else connects through it?

Thanks ]]> General Discussion (First Generation) Aviation005 http://www.dodgeintrepid.net/showthread.php?t=191877 3000 mile trip http://www.dodgeintrepid.net/showthread.php?t=191857&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:16:30 GMT okay so i meant to post this earlier this month but i drove my 1994 3.3L from maine to kentucky round trip plus what i drove there. handled nicely no real problems i did take my time as to not kill the car. i was averaging around 24 mpg doing 73 mph as much as i could. so yeah thought i would let... okay so i meant to post this earlier this month but i drove my 1994 3.3L from maine to kentucky round trip plus what i drove there. handled nicely no real problems i did take my time as to not kill the car. i was averaging around 24 mpg doing 73 mph as much as i could. so yeah thought i would let you guys know that even with 158XXX miles it still drives nicely with the exception of a few holes in my exhaust ]]> General Discussion (First Generation) jeffmartin1334 http://www.dodgeintrepid.net/showthread.php?t=191857 1997 intrepid rough idel sticky transmission http://www.dodgeintrepid.net/showthread.php?t=191821&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:41:34 GMT Just bought a 1997 Dodge Intrepid for $900 I got it for my sister as a 1st car so far I had to put new hood pistons on it so the hood would stay up, had to put 2 fule injectors in it and a powerstering hose, today I am going to put a new pasangerside tie rod on it I am hopping that will fix the... Just bought a 1997 Dodge Intrepid for $900 I got it for my sister as a 1st car so far I had to put new hood pistons on it so the hood would stay up, had to put 2 fule injectors in it and a powerstering hose, today I am going to put a new pasangerside tie rod on it I am hopping that will fix the slugish stearing problem the pasanger side wheel has like 2 inches of play were the drivers side has no play after that im going to get it aligned . the car is still running a little rought no engine light or anything just little rough idel also when the car is hot and you are coming to a stop the RPM's will dip for a sec and the oil light comes on and when you come to a complete stop its running at like 500RPM's with the oil light, but only when its hot, if you pat the gas it goes away, I had the oil changed but its still doing it, also I have knotised the transmission is a little sticky, it dosent want to shift till I let off the gas, I put some of that lucas automatic transmission stop slip it helped a little bit. what should I do for the rough idel and the transmission? im thinking plugs and plugwires are the next things to try ]]> General Discussion (First Generation) mech_supernova http://www.dodgeintrepid.net/showthread.php?t=191821 Canadian head light lens vendors? http://www.dodgeintrepid.net/showthread.php?t=191806&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:57:41 GMT Are there any Canadian members here that can help me find replacement lenses for my '96 Intrepid online? Google isn't much help, and local wreckers keep telling me that the lenses aren't sold without the assembly, although I can find lots on ebay from the US with ridiculous shipping prices.

When I changed the bulbs last week, I noticed that the lens comes tight off the assembly. Not sire if that's normal or not, but made it easier to change the bulb.

Lenses are foggy and yellow, and repair kits don't seem to do anything. ]]> General Discussion (First Generation) Ripper75 http://www.dodgeintrepid.net/showthread.php?t=191806 Might be time for the Trep to go. http://www.dodgeintrepid.net/showthread.php?t=191771&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:25:15 GMT Actually it's been a great car for almost ten years. Normal trans stuff, and 4 years ago I put a newer engine in it, but. Trips to the quarry to play with the firearms are getting to be a bit much for it.
A few months ago, I put a small hole in the trans oil pan. Not a big problem, but it's time for something with a little more ground clearance.

Spotted this today, $1475, needs a small amount of work. Right side mirror missing glass, passenger seat is torn, and the A/C has lost the charge. But runs good, and my wife really likes it.
Has a 5.2 (that's 318 V-8 to us old school guys) and a nice class 3 receiver.
If I do this, probably wont keep the Trep. Will post here first if I'm going to sell it. ]]> General Discussion (First Generation) R.L.Klaus http://www.dodgeintrepid.net/showthread.php?t=191771 3.5L Probs http://www.dodgeintrepid.net/showthread.php?t=191756&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:17:00 GMT *Hey guys. First I want to start by saying that I love this forum. When I first got my Trep, I was having wierd overheating issues. So I found this site and got it fixed. Now I have tried to use the search to find the next 2 problems I am having with no luck. So now I am starting this thread.... Hey guys.
First I want to start by saying that I love this forum.
When I first got my Trep, I was having wierd overheating issues.
So I found this site and got it fixed.
Now I have tried to use the search to find the next 2 problems I am having with no luck.
So now I am starting this thread.
1. gas smell coming from the A/C
2. rough idle when the A/C is off
Thanks for any suggestions guys. ]]> General Discussion (First Generation) lowreese26 http://www.dodgeintrepid.net/showthread.php?t=191756 oil leak 1997 intrepid sport 3.5l http://www.dodgeintrepid.net/showthread.php?t=191714&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:19:08 GMT Hello, First off I am new to this forum. Anyhow my intrepid has decided to spring a small oil leak of one drip per day it seems. I counted from putting cardboard under the car to find the leak. I bought the car with 119,000 miles on it 8 months ago and it now has 125637. I only use it to drive... Hello, First off I am new to this forum.
Anyhow my intrepid has decided to spring a small oil leak of one drip per day it seems. I counted from putting cardboard under the car to find the leak.

I bought the car with 119,000 miles on it 8 months ago and it now has 125637. I only use it to drive to and from college mostly. It wasn't till after a trip from Baltimore to West Virgina did the oil leak show up.

From the looks of it the oil is leaking from the passenger side from the timing belt housing or maybe around it. Its easy to see as its rather moist in the general area.I checked the bolts in that area and some were loose i tightened them but it didn't stop the problem.
Any ideas on what this may be and how to stop it? ]]> General Discussion (First Generation) karrot34 http://www.dodgeintrepid.net/showthread.php?t=191714