It is not timed correctly.
has a timing chain
Timing chain.
3.2L has a belt.
In a 2004 Dodge Intrepid : The 2.7 litre V6 engine has a timing CHAIN ( also , the 3.5 litre V6 engine has a timing BELT )
It must have a TIMING CHAIN because Gates ( they make timing belts etc. ) does not list a timing belt for a 1997 Dodge Intrepid 3.3 liter V6 engine
It is important to know what is and it not inside of a car while driving or owning it. Yes, a 1996 Intrepid 3.3 Liter does have a timing chain.
If a 1999 Dodge Intrepid timing chain goes out a valve in the head can easily be damaged.
yes
Timing belt.
3.3L has a chain. 3.5L has a belt.
Belt.
If the timing chain is off, you will probably have bent valves.