OPDA/Camshaft Synchronizer shaft problem (TSB E05R) consolidated REGISTRY
In an effort to assist me and others in battling Chrysler with the 4.0 '04-'06 Oil Pump Drive Assembly (OPDA)/Camshaft Synchronizer shaft problem (TSB E05R), I propose that we start a "just the facts" registry. The thread to discuss the problems is http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/chrysler-paying-install-new-cam-2006-owners-should-read-963235/
In this thread I'd like to limit it to:
1. Year, model, mileage, and build date of your Jeep
2. Brief description of the problem and any collateral damage. Please include pictures if available.
3. Actions taken to fix the problem
4. Approximate cost of repair
5. Did Chrysler pay for or reimburse any of the repairs?
6. If Chrysler did pay, what steps were taken to make them pay
7. Has the problem returned?
I'll kick things off by claiming the #1 spot for defective Jeeps:
1. 2006 LJ, 61,000 miles, build date is late in the '06 run.
2. OPDA gear abnormally worn at 61k:
OPDA cam gear also abnormally worn:
cam shot:
and a catastrophic lifter failure:
3. To be determined - The LJ is in pieces at an independent shop
4. To be determined - easily in excess of $1,000 plus car rental
5. To be determined
6. N/A
7. N/A
In an effort to assist me and others in battling Chrysler with the 4.0 '04-'06 Oil Pump Drive Assembly (OPDA)/Camshaft Synchronizer shaft problem (TSB E05R), I propose that we start a "just the facts" registry. The thread to discuss the problems is http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/chrysler-paying-install-new-cam-2006-owners-should-read-963235/
In this thread I'd like to limit it to:
1. Year, model, mileage, and build date of your Jeep
2. Brief description of the problem and any collateral damage. Please include pictures if available.
3. Actions taken to fix the problem
4. Approximate cost of repair
5. Did Chrysler pay for or reimburse any of the repairs?
6. If Chrysler did pay, what steps were taken to make them pay
7. Has the problem returned?
I'll kick things off by claiming the #1 spot for defective Jeeps:
1. 2006 LJ, 61,000 miles, build date is late in the '06 run.
2. OPDA gear abnormally worn at 61k:
OPDA cam gear also abnormally worn:
cam shot:
and a catastrophic lifter failure:
3. To be determined - The LJ is in pieces at an independent shop
4. To be determined - easily in excess of $1,000 plus car rental
5. To be determined
6. N/A
7. N/A