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this is a 2000 venture i am thinking of buying the owners have said the last time they drove it it over heated.does anybody know why when taking off the oil fill cap the engine stutters and dies
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Ok here is my situation 1998 Chev Venture 160,000 km The other night we had a big snowfall (not sure if that matters) I drove home in this and parked the car out front of my house. No problems. The next morning I go to start the van, startss running real rough, the check engine light flashes and the oil PRESSURE light comes on. I drive it back to my house (about 200 feet) and the bus idles real bad for about 30 seconds then dies. Oil level is good. I started the van this morning and drove it around back and into my garage, ran like HELL and lights still on. I know it wasn't the best to drive it but I need it in my garage not on the street. It sounds like an oil pump but man there was no warning, do pumps just GO or do they usually give a warning? How can I test the pump? Is there anything electrical that it can be? I was thinking something got disconnected or wet or something during the drive in the snow?? Sounds unlikely but one never knows What about the timing belt? I have never changed that, if it jumped timimg would it cause these symptoms? Thanks I will run a scan on it tonight and let you know the results. Shawn |
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Ok I scanned the van I got P0172 and P0300 codes. I then erased the codes and started the van for about 30 seconds and kept it running (gave gas) The only code that came back was the P0300 What can be causing this?
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Replying to: ckmoore (Dec 02, 2008 3:40 pm) 2. Cost to fix on a 2000 probably exceeds value of vehicle. If you go for the repair, you need to add in new radiator since the Dexcool clogs that up as well. 3. My advice to you is RUN, do not buy unless you have capability to repair yourself. I had same problem and landed up changing engines myself. If you decide to go that direction let me know, I have written a how to guide to assist. 4. As far as having problems related to the oil filler cap, that is one on me. Something else transpired like knocking the PCV valve out of the rocker cover. Good Luck Lloyd Ballard Sequim, WA lloydballard |
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Replying to: davis911s (Dec 09, 2008 3:00 pm) Changed EGR Valve Changed fuel filter Still same symptoms it starts and runs real rough then dies What is next step?
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I have a 1997 venture that is heating up on the gauge and sometimes breaks loose and i will get some heat coming out of the heat vents but most times just cold air. I had the thermostat replaced along with heat sensor and radiator flushed. No sign of water in oil and no white smike from exhaust.
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Replying to: davis911s (Dec 19, 2008 1:48 pm) PO300 is random misfires detected. Sounds like a bad ignition control module to me or fuel system issue (injector or system pressure) I would start by checking those 2 areas in that order Good Luck... |
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Replying to: davis911s (Dec 19, 2008 1:48 pm) |
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Replying to: caperguy4u (Jan 04, 2009 5:18 am)
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Replying to: rkarch (Jan 05, 2009 10:04 am) |
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