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Vans & Minivans Chrysler Town & Country/Dodge Grand Caravan When to replace radiator hoses on a 2002 Town and Country minivan
8 messages, Last post on Mar 02, 2009 at 9:37 PM
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Hello, Does anyone know the recommended mileage when the radiator hoses have to be replaced. I have 118,000 miles on my minivan now with the original hoses. Never had a problem with the heating system with the exception of having to replace the rear heater lines. Steve
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Replying to: happy19 (Oct 06, 2008 5:07 am) You do NOT want the timing belt to break on you. And there are no obvious clues that it is going to break. Since the water pump is located so close to the timing belt, it should be replaced, too. |
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Replying to: happy19 (Oct 06, 2008 5:07 am) Have you done a coolant change-out yet? If not, it's time for that too, and would be the ideal time to replace the hoses. Me, I usually don't replace hoses until they look like they're ready to split, which you can sometimes tell just by feeling the hoses, particularly where they make bends. Or, I wait for a small leak to develop, which usually shows up around one of the clamps.
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Replying to: srs_49 (Feb 27, 2009 2:59 am) I did go out and have the hoses replaced. And the coolant. Now that you mentioned it, I have to look into having the timing belt replaced. Any body have any experience with this item? Is it a costly procedure? Again, many thanks, Steve
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Replying to: happy19 (Mar 02, 2009 12:04 pm) BTW, you never said what type of engine you have.
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Replying to: srs_49 (Mar 02, 2009 12:55 pm) The engine is the 3.8L version. Thanks, Steve
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Replying to: happy19 (Mar 02, 2009 5:37 pm) https://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1384501,pgname,Engine If you click on the (safe) link above and then find the Timing Chain, you will see said chain. |
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So, since changing the timing chain is no longer an issue and since the rear heater lines have been replaced, to error on the side of caution, I would say consider doing the following: -Flush the cooling system and replace the antifreeze. -Replace the Serpentine Belt. https://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1384501,parttype,8905 -Inspect the Serpentine Belt Tensioner and replace as needed https://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1384501,parttype,11659 -Replace the upper and lower radiator hoses https://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1384501,parttype,2058 https://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1384501,parttype,2057 -Replace Thermostat https://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1384501,parttype,2200 Consider replacing water pump https://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1384501,parttype,2208 Consider changing Transmission filter (and as much transmission fluid as you can) https://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1384501,parttype,8600 Have brake pads and rotors inspected Have the CV boots inspected for cracks/grease leaks. I do this level of repair on my own, so I can't help with repair / labor costs. But I recommend you sign up for http://repairpal.com/ and you can track your service and get pricing too. http://repairpal.com/ Good Luck! |
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