Van idles fine with exception of exhaust leak

Tiny
KANGAROO_BOB87
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  • 1999 DODGE CARAVAN
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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.
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Tuesday, December 4th, 2012 AT 12:49 PM

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Tiny
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Scan for codes and check fuel pressure first, have a trans guy look at this for internal problem on trans.
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Tuesday, December 4th, 2012 AT 2:20 PM
Tiny
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Already talked to tranny guy and he said tranny was good. When van idles I can smell fuel.
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Tuesday, December 4th, 2012 AT 10:57 PM
Tiny
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Any codes an fuel pressure? Check vacuum at idle and if 15" or below suspect a clogged converter.
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Tuesday, December 4th, 2012 AT 11:09 PM

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