Air conditioner Evaporator condensing Unit rotted out at 90,000 km. in 1999
Cost $1,000.00 (Canadian) to repair.
Cooling Fan also quit at approx. same time 1999. Cost $ 500.00 (Canadian) to repair. Unable to just replace the fan motor since the radiator shroud and fan motor are a single unit.
Engine is 3.0L.
Had to have the heads replaced at 120,000 km. 2 burnt valves.
Repair bill $2,000.00 (also replaced Drive Chain belt at this time).
Cigarette Lighter quit a long time ago.
I don't smoke so it's not a problem for me.
Rear window wiper quit at 100,000 km.
Didn't bother getting it fixed.
Radio - works OK as long as I don't turn it off. Problem with the volume / On/Off Control.
I have never had to replace or do repairs on the transmission although
I understand that this is a common problem with these vehicles.
I have found that the transmission has always been jerky when changing gears. (Does not change smoothly).
I have noticed more recently now at 165,000 km that white smoke is emitting from the exhaust pipe.
I thought it might be a bad PVC valve, but now think that I am in for further problems. Bad Piston Rings?
It still seems to be running good
and fuel consumption on highway driving still is around 32 miles per Imp. Gal.
I have never had to repair or replace anything relating to muffler and exhaust system.
Had some minor body rust repairs done a year ago (rust protection warranty)
Otherwise vehicle is still clean and looks almost like new.
Original battery lasted 6 years.
I bought an 84 month warranty battery at Canadian Tire that only lasted 2 years.
I find the vehicle comfortable to drive
especially since I am tall. I would never go back to driving a car after driving this van for 9 years.
Hmmm, white smoke with a hot engine? Is your coolant level OK? If not and the oil seems a bit "milky" then it might be a blown head gasket.
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