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#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.
#79 of 90 Re: Caravan reliability follow up questions [pworkmaster] by tjok Sep 24, 2009 (4:47 am)
Replying to: pworkmaster (Aug 31, 2009 10:35 am) I had a Plymouth Voyager with the 3.0 that went 135000 miles before passing oil through the valve seals. I just bought a Dodge Caravan with the 3.0 and 88000 miles. At 69000 miles, you should get 50000 miles before oil problems. 50000 miles for $1800 isn't bad. I am a fan of the 3.0. They run smooth and have good torque. Replies to this message: shipo (Sep 24, 2009 8:23 am) tjok (Sep 25, 2009 5:04 pm) shipo (Sep 25, 2009 5:30 pm) and 5 more...
#80 of 90 Re: Caravan reliability follow up questions [tjok] by shipo Sep 24, 2009 (8:23 am)
Replying to: tjok (Sep 24, 2009 4:47 am) Then there are some of us who wouldn't touch a 3.0 van even if it was free. Why? Because the 3.3 and 3.8 liter twins are easily as smooth, significantly more powerful, and typically go an easy quarter of a million miles with no oil control issues (or any other internal issues as well). Case in point, our two 3.8 liter vans have over a combined 300,000 miles, and they both typically consume about a quart of oil every 7,500 miles, just like they did the day we drove them off the showroom floor.   Best regards, Shipo Replies to this message: tjok (Sep 25, 2009 5:04 pm) shipo (Sep 25, 2009 5:30 pm) tjok (Sep 26, 2009 4:49 am) and 4 more...

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