Salah-Belkhodja Abdeslem Posted August 3, 2021 Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 hi everybody during my roadtrip to the beach on the summer 2021 i smell oil burning when i stop on the traffic, and after 4 days on the beach camp , i feel something craking/broken under the car, the engine still working well but the car moves slowly, when i came home using towing , i've took th ecar to chrysler, they said 'you have to replace the PTU' which will cost me2000$ and probabbly 3000$ adding manhours/taxes. The question is : is there any solution to fix the trbl by changing only what is brooken inside this PTU ? by visiting a 'transmission specialist' . to have less expense to pay . PS : my car is in very good condition 160.000km, no check engine no rust, etc..... awaiting advice please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salah-Belkhodja Abdeslem Posted August 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 very well maintained vehicle, does it deserve to end its life because of such an unexpected breakdown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted August 3, 2021 Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 depends on if YOU want to keep it going and willing to spend the money,,,,first off you dont give us a location on where you live and that would give us your availability of parts either new or from a salvage yard and of course a local garage with mechanics who charge less than the local dealership would...that said 2006 yes you would probally be putting more than what the car would be worth in the U.S. but also if thats all that is wrong with it ,might be better than going out to buy something else that you dont have no idea on what condition it is in? up to you looks nice ,keep us informed on what you decide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted August 3, 2021 Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 (edited) actually are you sure its a 2006 as i thought they first came out in 2008 ????? 2008 - 2011 Dodge introduced the Journey for the European market in 2007 at the Frankfurt Motor Show and tried to make a good impression for its new customers. While the MPV segment started to shrink, Dodge offered something bolder: a crossover MPV able to accommodate up to seven people and take them on long trips. ............ DODGE JourneyGenerations Timeline, Specs and Pictures Home > Cars > DODGE > Journey Updated: 9 March 2021 Generations: 3 First production year: 2008 Engines: Gasoline, Diesel Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) Edited August 3, 2021 by 2late4u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salah-Belkhodja Abdeslem Posted August 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 this vehicle was manufactured in august 2008 (model Year 2009) in Mexico and is located presently near Montreal QC/Ca. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John/Horace Posted August 3, 2021 Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 Could get a used unit from auto part recyclers. If casting is damaged then rebuilding probably not an option. Might be able to remove drive shaft and temporarily use as 2wd. Although dealer not likely interested in helping with that. Shop that specializes in suv awd systems transmissions might be better option. Search this site there are links about ptu repairs. 2late4u 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John/Horace Posted August 3, 2021 Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 Well maintained so ptu and rear diff have had at least one oil change since new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salah-Belkhodja Abdeslem Posted August 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 thank you for your advice dear friends, the drive shaft is already removed to allow short shifts of a few meters, appointment this week with a transmission specialist for evaluation. the chrysler dealership did not break his head too much he estimated it at $ 3000 to replace the PTU and the necessary gaskets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salah-Belkhodja Abdeslem Posted August 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 hi folks : After 2 weeks of immobilization, the vehicle was repaired for an invoice of $ 2800, Tcase replaced, 1 year or 20,000km warranty. hoping it will last long enough. the transmission specialist, declared that this failure was inevitable because the access to the lubrication points are very cramped. i wonder if dodge is planning any regular review. 2late4u 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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