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Noticed something is wrong with my 98 Caravan recently. Have my mechanic shop checked and was informed that the trans is gone and needs a new one with a repairing cost of $2900. Considering this is a 9 years old vehicle and resell price is about $4000, should I go ahead to fix it or simply donate it, get some tax returned and buy a new vehicle? Your comments will be highly appreciated!
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Replying to: lovecd (Aug 02, 2007 4:36 pm) Let us know how you make out. Best Regards, Shipo
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Replying to: shipo (Aug 02, 2007 5:39 pm)
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Replying to: lovecd (Aug 02, 2007 8:33 pm)  FWIW, I did some shopping and found that while some outfits were willing to do the job for nearly a thousand dollars less, those transmissions only came with a thirty day warranty. I wasn't impressed. I also found other shops that would do the job for about $2,200, and those transmissions carried a 12 month/12,000 mile warranty. That said, I was relying on that car for a long daily commute and didn't have the luxury of screwing around with warranty repair work, so..., the 36 month/36,000 mile warranty on top of the factory remanufactured unit easily got my dollars. Best Regards, Shipo |
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The factory reman is built to the latest engineering build for that generation of transmission (i.e. the 2000 model year), and as such is the ONLY Gen 3 minivan transmission that was built from the start to use the new fully synthetic Mopar transmission fluid called ATF+4. Prior to that, all minivan transmissions used the semi-synthetic (and less robust) Mopar ATF+3. As such, I have every confidence that this van will be well north of 250,000 miles before it needs another transmission. Best Regards, Shipo |
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Hello Shipo, Thanks for your comments! I finally decided to get my transmission replaced and it was done a few days ago. By the way, when I looked and checked the new transmission underneath, the transmission pan cover doesn't look like new (pretty similar to the old one), while other parts looks new with Chrysler symbol. On my receipt, there is a separate charge for 5 quarts ATF-4 fluid. I remembered that Chrysler should provide the whole package (including fluid and new pan cover together, etc., auto shop should just replace the old transmission unit with the new remanufactured one without filling atf-4 fluid separately unless it needs topped). Did you get the samething on yours last time? Thanks!
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Replying to: lovecd (Aug 13, 2007 2:21 pm) Did they warn you that your new transmission was going to shift rough for a couple of thousand miles while the fuzzy logic control unit "learns" your driving style? FWIW, I was actually kind of alarmed at how the new transmission shifted for the first month or so, but can report that it did eventually get itself sorted and its shifted perfectly well ever since. Best Regards, Shipo |
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I have a Chrysler Town and Country 3.3 and a Dodge Caravan 3.3. Both are 2005 and 70,000 miles. After driving I noticed a slight rattle from the front of the engine. Replaced tensioners and the noise is still there. Any common problems with Timing chain in these cars? |
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2005 grand caravan with 3.8 ltr. 55,000 miles on it. Any speed when you push down on the pedal 1 to 2 mph. it runs rough or shakes. Replaced plugs already. And ideas?
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Replying to: abuchholz (Sep 07, 2007 4:32 pm)
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