Engine failure!!!! Any suggestions?

[Dave Galley]

Didn't know I needed a resource like this until yesterday. I just found out my engine needs to be replaced. I am 7643 kms out of warranty. Reading some posts here I have some hope FCA may come to the table. I owe $18,000 on my 2016. With only 107643 kms I never dreamed this was my fate. A $15,000 engine plus install is not a reasonable option. But neither is walking 20km to work everyday.....
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. If you have had a similar experience I could use the help.

 

[Bookmaker]

Didn't know I needed a resource like this until yesterday. I just found out my engine needs to be replaced. I am 7643 kms out of warranty. Reading some posts here I have some hope FCA may come to the table. I owe $18,000 on my 2016. With only 107643 kms I never dreamed this was my fate. A $15,000 engine plus install is not a reasonable option. But neither is walking 20km to work everyday.....
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. If you have had a similar experience I could use the help.

How did it fail? Bearings? Fire?

 

[Dave Galley]

How did it fail? Bearings? Fire?

Loud knocking and metal filings in the oil. Actual cause won't be known until Thursday. But they suspect cam gear and valves hitting pistons

 

[BoostN]

Welcome! Perhaps FCA can help you other, otherwise I would look at a used engine then a local mechanic to get the truck back on the road. That's your best way out at this point if FCA doesn't cover the engine.

 

[Skylar]

Same thing with mine over Christmas. Started out as a slightly off idle. Few days later ticking, 5miles later loud banging with shudders and stalling.

Dealer pulled oil filter and said there was metal everywhere. I asked them to pull the fuel pump amd see if it was the culprit.

Another service manager at a 2nd dealer said if the pump blows it could wash the piston with fuel and cause it to eat itself putting metal in the oil.

Any update on yours?

 

[Dave Galley]

They tell me bearing failure. Waiting to hear if they will cover it. I provided them all of the oil change receipts over the weekend.

 

[Dave Galley]

My awesome news. FCA told me today they will cover my engine replacement. I will have to pay labor only.