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#2740 of 4276 Re: Fuel Smell [jhconcord] by jwheeler1 May 12, 2005 (1:41 pm)
Replying to: jhconcord (Nov 08, 1999 1:49 am) The newer vans have this problem I'm told with the o-rings on the fuel filler tube to the fuel injectors and the o-rings between the fuel injectors and the injection manifold (they rot,crack,corrode)They may need to be replaced.Some owners have had fires!
#2741 of 4276 Re: 97 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.0 Misfire [shipo] by jwheeler1 May 12, 2005 (3:56 pm)
Replying to: shipo (May 12, 2005 1:35 pm) 3.0 liter Replies to this message: shipo (May 12, 2005 5:09 pm) jwheeler1 (May 15, 2005 6:45 pm) exploder4x4 (Mar 17, 2006 4:12 pm)
#2742 of 4276 Re: 97 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.0 Misfire [jwheeler1] by shipo May 12, 2005 (5:09 pm)
Replying to: jwheeler1 (May 12, 2005 3:56 pm) Hmmm, power by Mitsubishi.   While I've never been aware of too many problems with that engine from following the various postings that I've read on the net, I have had several friends with Mitsu powered Dodges and Chryslers. Said cars seemed to have been prone to overheating, and once over heated even a single time, they've had nothing but problems. So much so that two of them required new engines within the first 50,000 or so miles. Weak head gaskets were said to be the blame, although I never saw any actual evidence of that. So, has you engine ever overheated? Have you pulled the spark plugs and taken a good look at them? If you have, did the plugs for your problematic cylinders look any different than the others (you'd be looking for things like rust or significantly more deposits)?   Beyond that, I've never had the chance to tear one of those mills apart so I don't really have any other pearls of wisdom to offer. Maybe one of our members who is more familiar with the Mitsu V6 can chime in here.   Best Regards, Shipo Replies to this message: jwheeler1 (May 15, 2005 6:45 pm) exploder4x4 (Mar 17, 2006 4:12 pm)
#2743 of 4276 Re: 96 Grand Caravan looses Power and shuts down [cct2] by fep May 12, 2005 (5:52 pm)
Replying to: cct2 (May 11, 2005 1:46 pm) cct2   Thanks for the information. I had a service represenative suggest I try replacing the fuel pump but I was doubttful because a fuel pump failure I thought would have the same symptoms as running out of gas. I didn't think if I ran out of gas my "Check engine soon" light would come on or get "random misfire" codes. Did you get these? Please advise and thanks for the feedback.
#2744 of 4276 Problems after oil change by nina317 May 13, 2005 (8:06 am)
We just had the brakes and an oil change done last week. The van smells hot when it's driven any distance. Now the van dies when I come to a sudden stop after being driven a little bit. When I am at a constant speed (freeway) it feels like it's going to stop dead at any minute, lots of learching. I've checked the oil it's new and at the right level. I'm going to check the transmission fluid level next. Any ideas besides driving it into the lake???? Thanks Nina317 Replies to this message: badgerfan (May 13, 2005 8:12 am) masterpaul1 (May 13, 2005 2:37 pm) nina317 (May 13, 2005 3:13 pm) masterpaul1 (May 16, 2005 8:19 am)
#2745 of 4276 Re: Problems after oil change [nina317] by badgerfan May 13, 2005 (8:12 am)
Replying to: nina317 (May 13, 2005 8:06 am) Sounds to me like someone screwed up your brake job and the brakes are dragging all the time. Maybe parking brake not released all the way, or your brake pads and shoes are not retracting from the rotors and drums. The burning smell could be your brake pads and shoes quickly burning up, and the jerkiness is because you are always needing extra power to overcome your dragging brakes.   Take it back to whoever did your brake job and make them do it right. You may need new rotors and drums too as they could be damaged and warped due to overheating. Replies to this message: masterpaul1 (May 13, 2005 2:37 pm) nina317 (May 13, 2005 3:13 pm) masterpaul1 (May 16, 2005 8:19 am)
#2746 of 4276 Re: Problems after oil change [badgerfan] by masterpaul1 May 13, 2005 (2:37 pm)
Replying to: badgerfan (May 13, 2005 8:12 am) I second that. Years ago on my 1977 Ford LTD II I had a complete brake job done on both the front and back at Car-X. When I went to drive my car it wouldn't move forward unless I gave it a lot of gas. (I had to floor it in order for it to move). When my Dad took it back to Car-X, (I was in my late teens at the time) they said the brakes were adjusted to tight and therefore was applied all the time. Once they adjusted the brakes all around, everything was fine.
#2747 of 4276 Re: Problems after oil change [badgerfan] by nina317 May 13, 2005 (3:13 pm)
Replying to: badgerfan (May 13, 2005 8:12 am) Thanks for the information. I will take it back to the shop on Monday.   I have another question on the same post.   I checked the brake fluid level. The manual said the fluid should be at the full mark on the container but I can't tell. When I opened the brake fluid container it is bone dry at the top. It could have some fluid in it but it bothers me. Is there another way to check this??? I tried using a flashlight to shine thru the plastic. Also, what color is brake fluid???? I found a leak on the garage floor around the passenger tire well. It is pink but the transmission fluid level is perfect.   Thanks again for your help Nina Replies to this message: masterpaul1 (May 16, 2005 8:19 am)
#2748 of 4276 misfire by royallen May 13, 2005 (7:15 pm)
jwheeler1, one added source of misfire I had on a '96 Intrepid was intake manifold gasket leak. My independent mechanic couldn't figure it out but the dealer got it right the first visit. Roy
#2749 of 4276 Re: 1997 Voyager starting problem [vgerdave] by dp3 May 15, 2005 (6:49 am)
Replying to: vgerdave (Feb 22, 2005 4:18 pm) Same exact problem with 1997 T&C - though doesn't always need a battery reconnect to get it going - did you ever get this properly resolved? I was guessing the ignition relay???

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