1998 Dodge Caravan review from North America
"Wound not buy another one"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My check engine light comes on.
When I remove the oil fill cap air comes gushing out, estimated to be about 5 psi in the crank case.
Intake manifold pressure sometimes around 4 psi according the scan-tool
Oil was leaking about 2 quarts per week from the rubber gaskets throughout the engine.
Rough idle at stop lights.
General comments?
I cobbled it this way as follows.
Plugged the PVC valve the rest of the way with form a gasket. Purchased a 3/8 by 4 foot piece of hose and attached it to exhaust port on top of the rocker arm cover where PCV was plumbed into. This stopped the oil leaks from many of the rubber gaskets throughout the engine.
I also disconnected the source vacuum to the EGR system and plugged the port.
I enjoy this and when the vehicle fails I'll pump the gas and fill it wood pallets and burn it in my back yard and the kids will love it.
Wje_jr@msn.com.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 124000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 13th February, 2005 |