Jasper reman 3.8???
01-04-2011, 10:42 AM
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First off thanks for all the replies people and giving me some great info here. The reason I am asking if this is a good option for a motor is because I just bought this jeep so the dealer is installing the motor at their cost. I just want to know if I am getting lucky, as in getting a 0 miles motor that I know the history of or should i possibly try to move on since I belevie I can probably give the jeep back with no issues since I only owned it for three weeks and this was an issue from the start. Also take in account that I am in Kansas and we have the lemon law so I beleive if they fix it and I have the issue again I can return the jeep with no issues as well. As for every other aspect of the jeep its great and exactly what I was looking for even the color just want to make sure i am getting a good deal.
01-04-2011, 11:00 AM
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Well this is what they said they would do. You have a valid point though I would rather have a new mopar short block and heads I mean who wouldnt. I may just have to call and ask them but Im sure that would be to much of a loss for them as I understand they need to make money but hey I need to be happy as well right.
01-04-2011, 11:02 AM
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01-04-2011, 11:04 AM
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This is exactly why I thought the jasper may in fact be better than the mopar short block and heads as i beleive they dont have a warranty with them. I do know the Jasper reman comes with a 3 year 100,000 mile warranty which is great for me since I got the jeep used and have a 50% deductable on my warranty I got with the car.
01-04-2011, 11:05 AM
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Jaspers engines typically use upgraded parts when they rebuild. Mopar is having a bit of trouble with the 3.8 engines, lifters and such. You may be getting a better product by getting the Jasper. Just a thought.
01-04-2011, 02:32 PM
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Jasper is a quality company that builds race engines/transmissions for teams in race series such as NASCAR. With that being said, you won't get the quality build that they put in their race teams but I can tell you first hand that they do build good quality engines and transmissions with great warranty to boot (like someone mentioned if installed by an approved installer). They build engines for large fleets nationwide such as the USPS, FEDEX and UPS. I have installed countless engines and transmissions that they build and considering the amount that we use, we have very few warranty issues and if and when they arise, they back their products.
I would much rather have a Jasper engine put in my vehicle than one "built by/for Chrysler." I made a mistake of trying a company that has large fleet accounts that happen to rebuild engines for the big 3 and other government agencies (not going to name the company in a public forum) because cost savings and a longer warranty period but after trying them for a year and crunching the numbers, I had a very dissapointing +20% engine failure. Needless to say, I'm back to using Jasper.
If the dealer is going to install the engine for free, it's a win win for you
I would much rather have a Jasper engine put in my vehicle than one "built by/for Chrysler." I made a mistake of trying a company that has large fleet accounts that happen to rebuild engines for the big 3 and other government agencies (not going to name the company in a public forum) because cost savings and a longer warranty period but after trying them for a year and crunching the numbers, I had a very dissapointing +20% engine failure. Needless to say, I'm back to using Jasper.
If the dealer is going to install the engine for free, it's a win win for you