Mechanic Charged me for a rebuilt engine which was supposed a remanufactured engine. Vehicle is still running the same way. How can I tell if engine was actually replaced or the mechanic commited fraud, Took the money and did nothing

TRUST YOUR MECHANIC

Run your Vehicle VIN # at a dealers parts counter,
to get the as built answer

Then buy the alternator at the parts store or online,
or fix yours

If you go to Rock Auto- you will see that no alternators
for your car cost more than $160.00

There is only one listed at 160Amp for the other motor

Try a different shop & trust the parts stores

Start at the dealer & get the correct info,only

Not many ways to tell without taking the engine apart.
There should be signs of new gaskets and shiny clean metal.
A brand new engine is not really possible since Dodge probably stopped making them a few years ago. Most times you get a rebuilt engine from Dodge or any number of rebuilders from around the country.
As long as you got a warranty that covers 2 or 3 years and several thousand miles, you are as safe as you can be. The warranty from most major companies and the dealer would be good across the country, not just the shop that did the install.

Replacement and proper adjustment about 2 hours.

DID YOU KEEP EYE ON OIL LEVEL.REBUILD ENGINE WILL USE UNTIL RINGS BREAK IN. YOU NEED TO DO A OIL AND FILTER CHANGE AFTER 500 MILES. YOU NEED TO DRIVE ENGINE ACCELERATE LIGHTLY AVOID FAST QUICK ACCELERATION IF YOU DROVE ENGINE HARD DURING BREAKIN PROCECC THE CLATTERING NOISE COULD BE BROKE PISTON RINGS.CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND COOLANT SYSTEM MAKE SURE ENGINE NOT OVERHEATING OR IGNITION TIMING OFF.LET PRO MECHANIC CHECK IT OUT.

nothing special needed, simply the ol' nuts and bolts

Yes, the Haynes Manual on your vehicle or the Chilton's manual on your vehicle with have a vacum diagram. Both are available at Amazon.com or your local Auto parts stores. They run about $20.

Hi I'm litoshop if your mechanic rebuild the tranny then it should run like new from the get go don't wait to long to take it back and have him correct the problem it sounds like your having sensor or solenoid problems if this is so then you can burned out the tranny again good luck if this information has been helpful please let us know thank you

Do you get a check engine light? If so, read the codes with a scanner and chase down the clues. Does the PCM match the car and engine? Was the original engine a 3.8L? 5 to 10 minutes is not very long for an engine to cool down appreciably. Hopefully, the PCM codes will indicate whether the missing problem is fuel or ignition related.

Remanufactured (Rebuilt) costs $159.00 plus $35.00 core charge at most auto parts stores....so you got what it cost for a rebuilt starter.