posted 08-27-2002 06:13 PM                  

On trunk hinges:

Horizontal pair of bolts (on body):
up/down, left/right

Vertical pair of bolts (on lid):
forward/rearward, left/right

Per me:

If it's under warranty, let the dealer do it. If you do it yourself, use 6-point sockets or you'll take the paint off the corners of the bolts.

Get the trunk clearance, alignment and seams exactly the way you want it; position and grease the two chrome pins at the front corners of the lid, and tighten the center catch, if needed.

The reason to have the dealer do this is that after adjusting the trunk, the top may leak (moving the lid up and forward loosens the top). You'll want the dealer to check the top and adjust it as well, BUT ONLY AFTER THE TRUNK IS PERFECT.

I had a lot of grief, first the trunk, then the top, then the trunk, then the top` . . . ., and wish I knew this then. GET THE TRUNK PERFECT, hope he top doesn't leak but, if it does, take it in the proper order.

-GRROWL

posted 08-27-2002 06:23 PM                  

The local dealer I want to buy an extended warranty from will not do any warranty work in the first (evaluation) year.

Mike

posted 08-27-2002 06:53 PM                  

Let's see what we can do here.

First of all, with the dealer 3 hours away, GET A SERVICE MANUAL. ESSENTIAL FIRST MOD! If you get into this, it tells you how to adjust the glass, top seals and top tension.

Second, is there a good Dodge dealer locally, preferably one that handles Vipers? They seem to have the appropriate respect for the Prowler.

Next, you can easily give it a try yourself. Mark around all 8 boltheads with a felt-tip marker so you can see the amount of adjustment (and also, you can back-out if needed). Make sure that the marker you use can be removed with alcohol - test on the underside of a fender or some other non-visible location.

USING A 6-POINT SOCKET, go for it. The specs call for 6mm around the sides and rear of trunk lid; 5mm vertical seam behind door (only the short edges of the trunk, about 4" each side, is involved here).

The above isn't difficult, but don't expect absolute perfection (if you do, Dave Mills is the one to write to and he'll tell you how to adjust fenders and all of the body panels. A bit too much for me).

Give it a try. With your dealer 3 hours away, you're going to have to be more self-sufficient (and again, the manual is a NECESSITY!)

posted 08-27-2002 08:33 PM                  

I want to get the extended warranty more locally, and the dealer I would like to work with (multiple Prowler certified mechanics) has a policy of not doing warranty work in the first evaluation year when they did not sell you the car.

posted 08-27-2002 08:37 PM                  

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Originally posted by jmcant1:
I want to get the extended warranty more locally, and the dealer I would like to work with (multiple Prowler certified mechanics) has a policy of not doing warranty work in the first evaluation year when they did not sell you the car.

Mike

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posted 08-28-2002 12:18 AM                  

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Originally posted by jmcant1:
Sorry to piggy back on your thread, but is anyone having the same problem with the bottom of the trunk lid rubbing on the body?

Mike

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posted 08-28-2002 07:03 AM                  

2) I know Jerry has a problem with the trunk hitting the back of the door, and he bought some door trim to protect it.

posted 08-28-2002 08:34 AM                  

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Originally posted by TKFischer:
I didn't realize that any dealership could turn you down for warranty work on your car. To my knowledge that's covered under the Interstate Commerce Commission codes and they can't do that. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong here. Tami

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I'd be very interested to know if this is true!

Thanks!

Mike

posted 08-28-2002 10:03 AM                  

I have owned G.M. cars and trucks for over 30 years and have never had a dealer give me that line of B.S, I've haven't had any problems ( except for those poorly designed center caps ) with my Prowler but it will be the last Chrysler vehicle I ever buy. Good luck with your problem.

posted 08-28-2002 10:38 AM                  

Thanks a lot. I think I'll try calling the dealer directly first and talk to the guy I've dealt with before. I do want their shop to maintain the car, but not if they're going to lie to me...