Quote Originally Posted by KPowerEP3
On the timing belt/water pump thing, you can't ACTUALLY blame Chrysler. I'm no fan of them, but in mine [which is powered, as we all know, by a Mitsu. engine] it's the same way. Thank the Japanese and the idea of Technology sharing for that one.
Actually, yes I can. There's not a hint of technology sharing on that thing. Closed deck design with flat top pistons, no cut outs for the valves to keep from totally bending them. Yeah, that's definately a chrysler thing.

And as far as the DSM's go, that was F***ing retarded on the engines/ parts. It's actually cheaper to get a clutch for a turbo or one powered by a mitsubishi engine. If it has the chrysler 2.0L, the clutch/flywheel assembly is like $170 compared to just $50 for a clutch (starting off) or higher. Designing the Chrysler 2.0L with the 5 speed as if it were an automatic. It's easy to change the clutch, but damn. I'm glad I don't have to pay for it.