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1997 Grand Caravan Transmission leak, WHERE?

18 messages,  Last post on Mar 29, 2010 at 9:52 AM

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#14 of 18 Re: 1998 Dodge Caravan Needs New Transmission [tiffbell4321] by ojm37

Dec 02, 2008 (7:46 am)

Replying to: tiffbell4321 (Dec 01, 2008 4:33 pm)
Men get screwed by repair shops, too. If you don't know the jargon and come into the shop not already knowing what needs to be done....

#15 of 18 Re: 1997 Grand Caravan Transmission leak, WHERE? [shipo] by shafner79

Jan 17, 2009 (3:38 pm)

Replying to: shipo (Nov 24, 2008 10:06 am)
Where is the solenoid gasket? I have the same van and my trans works fine, until it leaks and then acts up a little until you fill it. Can I replace the gasket on the pan on the back side of the trans....near the x-member? It looks to be leaking too.

#16 of 18 2004 DC transmission solenoid leak by dcj2010

Feb 19, 2010 (11:07 am)

2004 dodge caravan
3.3L V6
 
i've got a leak in my solenoid pack. got a price from dealer for a new solenoid pack, $238. (federated has it for $150) They also carry the gasket separately for only $7. however, the guy told me the gasket alone won't fix the leak because the leak is in the unit itself. he said he had sold them, but they don't do the job.
 
Id like to know if anyone has any experience with this issue. i'm leaning toward investing the $7 to see if it works.
 
Thanks!

#17 of 18 1996 Grand Caravan by shay2

Mar 27, 2010 (5:30 pm)

My grand caravan has 160K. Just this week will not accelerate when push on the pedal. Occasionally will go if wait a few seconds after you accelerate. Also problem in reverse. I assume the transmission is gone. There is a bump feeling when it finally moves. What would a new transmission cost, or a rebuilt one? The car is only worth about $1500 or less so I am not sure if it is even worth fixing. It is primarily my 17 year old daughter's bumper car, if you know what I mean.
Thanks for any help

#18 of 18 Re: 1996 Grand Caravan [shay2] by ojm37

Mar 29, 2010 (9:52 am)

Replying to: shay2 (Mar 27, 2010 5:30 pm)
Did you check the Transmission Fluid level?

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