Challenger has problems with timing chain?

Discussion in 'Dodge Challenger General Discussions' started by stingray, Mar 1, 2012.

  1. Mar 1, 2012 at 12:20 PM #1
    stingray

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  2. Mar 2, 2012 at 11:41 AM #2
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    I don't think it a big concern, some failures will occur. I have an '03 5.7 Ram that I never let up on. Still running strong.
     
  3. Mar 2, 2012 at 1:16 PM #3
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    I think that the problems are primarily with the engines with MDS.
     
  4. Mar 2, 2012 at 3:13 PM #4
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    1988 Mustang GT 5.0 went over 150,000 miles on original timing chain and could have gone even further.
     
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    I wouldn't put a lot of confidence in that. That's a different make car and engine.

    I would be happier to hear about a 5.7 Challenger that went over 100K without a problem with the chain.

    I know of a guy with a 2009 R/T who is on his 3rd motor. Both times the chain broke during long highway trips. Luckily, he had the lifetime warranty. Another guy had his fail at 4,700 miles.
     
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  6. Mar 2, 2012 at 5:54 PM #6
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    Well I ordered it in 1987 and have owned it ever since.
    2009 R/T on third motor. It must be his driving.:mfr_omg:
     
  7. Mar 3, 2012 at 5:28 PM #7
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    I know a couple who drive their R/T 80 miles a day for getting to and from work. They have over 120,000 miles on their Chally and have never had a complaint.