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When to replace radiator hoses on a 2002 Town and Country minivan

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#3 of 8 Re: When to replace radiator hoses on a 2002 Town and Country minivan [happy19] by srs_49 Feb 27, 2009 (2:59 am)
Replying to: happy19 (Oct 06, 2008 5:07 am) Let's see now, 7 years and 118,000 miles... It certainly wouldn't hurt, especially if you're planning on keeping the van longer. I don't think there is a recommended replacement interval. The owners manual probably just says something like "inspect and replace if necessary", if it addresses radiator hoses at all.   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. Replies to this message: happy19 (Mar 02, 2009 12:04 pm) srs_49 (Mar 02, 2009 12:55 pm) happy19 (Mar 02, 2009 5:37 pm) and 1 more...
#4 of 8 Re: When to replace radiator hoses on a 2002 Town and Country minivan [srs_49] by happy19 Mar 02, 2009 (12:04 pm)
Replying to: srs_49 (Feb 27, 2009 2:59 am) Thanks to both of you guys...   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 Replies to this message: srs_49 (Mar 02, 2009 12:55 pm) happy19 (Mar 02, 2009 5:37 pm) primemover (Mar 02, 2009 8:49 pm)
#5 of 8 Re: When to replace radiator hoses on a 2002 Town and Country minivan [happy19] by srs_49 Mar 02, 2009 (12:55 pm)
Replying to: happy19 (Mar 02, 2009 12:04 pm) I think your 2002 has a timing chain, not a belt. If so, then there is probably no maintenance needed. Usually, if the chain stretches a bit, it may start hitting the side of the timing chain cover. But, I think there's a tensioner on the chain to take up any slack (at least there is on other engines with timing chains on them).   BTW, you never said what type of engine you have. Replies to this message: happy19 (Mar 02, 2009 5:37 pm) primemover (Mar 02, 2009 8:49 pm)
#6 of 8 Re: When to replace radiator hoses on a 2002 Town and Country minivan [srs_49] by happy19 Mar 02, 2009 (5:37 pm)
Replying to: srs_49 (Mar 02, 2009 12:55 pm) srs 49,   The engine is the 3.8L version.   Thanks, Steve Replies to this message: primemover (Mar 02, 2009 8:49 pm)
#7 of 8 Re: When to replace radiator hoses on a 2002 Town and Country minivan [happ by primemover Mar 02, 2009 (8:49 pm)
Replying to: happy19 (Mar 02, 2009 5:37 pm) srs is correct. This vehicle does have a timing chain, not a timing belt. My apologies for the error. I defer to experts, but believe that needing to change the timing chain is far more rare, compared to vehicles with timing belts (which also have the water pump hidden behind that belt.)   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.
#8 of 8 by primemover Mar 02, 2009 (9:37 pm)
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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