Originally Posted by
Mikey208
Thanks! I've been talking to the service department at Benson in Greer. I was told they have no one who has experience with the Crossfire. Perhaps they did at one time? I don't know. If they do, in fact, have someone familiar with the car right now then I know I don't want to go there. The service manager, above all people, should know what he has in the shop. I truly agree that "technique / procedure" is the A1 factor in doing this and that's why I'm just going to do it myself. I'm not saying that I'm Mr. Mechanic at all. I'm just saying that I have experience working on cars and if I do it I can make sure it's done the way that it should be. If I have issues down the road I have no one to blame but myself.
I don't understand why you are talking about or talking to a dealership, this last model year of this car was 2008. Most dealerships will not have a tech that was around when the Crossfire was produced and therefore not have the correct training or familiarity with the car. If the car was still under warranty the dealerships did not do the repair they ordered new valve covers and gaskets. More than likely the parts are no longer available from Chrysler or are super expensive. You have been pointed to the correct thread that is extremely detailed, either try doing it yourself or find a repair shop that works on German cars and they will be very familiar with this problem.