2000 Dodge Caravan Loosing oil by the gallon.

Tiny
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  • 2000 DODGE CARAVAN
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It looks like the oil pan gasket has given out right where the bottom pully goes into it.
Monday, November 17th, 2008 AT 6:55 PM

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Tiny
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HI there,

I feel that it will actually be the front crankshaft seal and the pulley, wash it down and inspect after a short drive, if there is oil flung around the back off the pulley that will be your problem I feel.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 AT 3:42 AM
Tiny
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That's precicely what I discovered. Just how hard, and how long will it take for a do it yourself?
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Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 AT 10:30 AM
Tiny
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Hi there,

I will check this out and post details for you.

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Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 AT 3:31 PM
Tiny
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Hi there,

The data base advises just the basics, it looks as if the harmonic balancer puller is just a standard version, time wise I would say a good 2 hrs for a home mechanic as long as the pulley comes off easily. Replace the seal and the pulley as a set as the seal surface on the old pulley will be grooved.

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Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 AT 2:24 AM

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