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#69 of 90 2002 Chrysler Voyager EC engine stalling when warm by calishaye May 10, 2009 (7:22 am)
hi, I have a problem with my engine stalling when I'm at a complete stop. It always starts right back up and only stalls when I'm at a complete stop, such as at a stoplight or stop sign. It only stalls when the air temp is at a certain temp that I can tell. I first noticed problems last fall, then during the winter I had no problems with it at all. Now that it's warming up, it's beginning to act up. I first noticed it acting up again after I used the air conditioning for the first time this season. Also, it idles rough, and if I am driving for a while, it starts to run rough, and if I press on the accelerator, there is a lag time before it speeds up, it acts as though it wants to quit. sometimes when I am pressing on the gas and I come to a stop, it jerks. No one seems to know what's wrong with it. Any help would be much appreciated.
#70 of 90 1999 3.3 ff engine lockup by teacherguy Jun 28, 2009 (9:12 am)
the engine on this van with 155000 miles lost power while driving down the road. After shutting it off, it would not turn over. Battery, altenator are ok. A mechanic saie the engine was seized. The engines fluid levels were all normal. No oil leak,only a slight tapping noise before this happened. Did anyone else have a similar problem and or a solution? Thanks,
#71 of 90 voyager timing belt by trailblazer250 Jun 30, 2009 (5:52 am)
I went to change my water pump on my 01 voyager and now my timing is messed up. Can anyone help me find the timing marks and what to do next? Help Please.
#72 of 90 2002 dodge grand caravan by freckels30 Jul 24, 2009 (10:53 am)
i have a clicking noise in the front end when i put the van in gear, before i release the brake pedal any help would be appreciatd
#73 of 90 Re: 2001 Grand Caravan Running ROUGH!! [bigdope] by faaacy Aug 16, 2009 (4:52 am)
Replying to: bigdope (Oct 26, 2008 2:51 pm) bigdope, IF you find an answer pleeease let me know. I believe i have the same prob. 03 Caravan started missing(sputtering) and smoking. Runs poor. #3 and #6 cylinders missing. This came out of nowhere while driving home 1 rainy day. No help from my mechanic. fuel drained, plugs changed etc. ANY advise appreciated.
#74 of 90 Voyager and Caravan 3.0 engine reliability by pworkmaster Aug 31, 2009 (9:56 am)
What has been the history of these engines with regard to dependability? I am looking at a 1998 Caravan with 69,000 miles on it. It runs smoothly but I have heard that there have been problems with oil blow out. Any thoughts?? Replies to this message: shipo (Aug 31, 2009 10:16 am)
#75 of 90 Re: Voyager and Caravan 3.0 engine reliability [pworkmaster] by shipo Aug 31, 2009 (10:16 am)
Replying to: pworkmaster (Aug 31, 2009 9:56 am) Our former 1998 Grand Caravan went 170,000 miles with very few repairs (starter, window motor, door switch, headlight bulbs, and muffler and tail pipe), however, it had a Chrysler motor in it instead of the 3.0 Mitsubishi. While some folks are able to get good mileage out of the 3.0, many other folks report a number of oil related issues such as external leaking and consumption through the valve seals. Personally I'd avoid a 3.0 liter van and look for one with either the 3.3 or 3.8 (virtually identical engines except for the displacement) engine.   Best regards, Shipo
#76 of 90 Caravan reliability follow up questions by pworkmaster Aug 31, 2009 (10:35 am)
Thanks, Shippo. So the Mitsubishi motor is found in the Dodge? How many miles can one of thes vans be expected to go? With 69,000 miles on it now it would appear to be a good value at a price of $1800. What do you think? Replies to this message: shipo (Aug 31, 2009 11:28 am) xwesx (Aug 31, 2009 11:58 am) tjok (Sep 24, 2009 4:47 am) shipo (Sep 24, 2009 8:23 am) tjok (Sep 25, 2009 5:04 pm) and 6 more...
#77 of 90 Re: Caravan reliability follow up questions [pworkmaster] by shipo Aug 31, 2009 (11:28 am)
Replying to: pworkmaster (Aug 31, 2009 10:35 am) Not being a fan of the 3.0 Mitsubishi motor, I'd take a pass on that van and look for one that has the 3.3 liter Chrysler motor instead.   Best regards, Shipo Replies to this message: xwesx (Aug 31, 2009 11:58 am)
#78 of 90 Re: Caravan reliability follow up questions [shipo] by xwesx Aug 31, 2009 (11:58 am)
Replying to: shipo (Aug 31, 2009 11:28 am) I will agree with that. I have noticed a few issues like that being mentioned about the 3.0, but nothing so far regarding engine internals with the 3.3/3.8.   Now having owned one (3.8L with 213,000 miles), I think the major weakness with these vans is their electrical systems. So, you will undoubtedly run into some minor (and, perhaps major) issues, such as those Shipo listed in his original response, regardless of the drivetrain, so you might as well hedge your bets on the engine. At 213K, the engine in mine is as strong as ever with no oil leaks and it purrs like a kitten.   At $1800, there may well be some existing issues with it even if it is low miles.

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