1999 Dodge Caravan Van Idles Fine Exception Exhaust Leak Taking Off Power Put

1999 DODGE CARAVAN
197,000 MILES
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KANGAROO_BOB87
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Van idles fine with exception of exhaust leak. When taking off van has no power. I have to put my foot in it just to keep up with traffic. Consumes a lot of fuel. High rpm low acceleration. Tranny fluid level in cold range when hot.
Dec 4, 2012 at 12:49 PM
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HMAC300
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scan for codes and check fuel pressure first, have a trans guy look at this for internal problem on trans.
Dec 4, 2012 at 2:20 PM
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KANGAROO_BOB87
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Already talked to tranny guy and he said tranny was good. When van idles I can smell fuel.
Dec 4, 2012 at 10:57 PM
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HMAC300
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any codes an fuel pressure? check vacuum at idle and if 15" or below suspect a clogged converter.
Dec 4, 2012 at 11:09 PM
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