2002 Dodge Caravan Repair Question
Topics covered: Compression, Engine, Timing belt.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on June 22, 2009
2002 Dodge Caravan Possible Timing Belt
Engine Mechanical problem
2002 Dodge Caravan 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 150000 miles
My wife was driving the van at aroun 70mph and the engine just died. The starter still turns over but you don't really hear the compression so I assume it's a trown timing belt. Is the 4 cylinder a interference engine? If not what should I expect for a repair bill?
2002 Dodge Caravan 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 150000 miles
My wife was driving the van at aroun 70mph and the engine just died. The starter still turns over but you don't really hear the compression so I assume it's a trown timing belt. Is the 4 cylinder a interference engine? If not what should I expect for a repair bill?
Asked by lscapaAnswer
Replied on June 22, 2009
First, check engine compression to see if there is a problem with the timing belt. I don't believe it is an interfearance engine. IF it's only the belt, I would estimate around 400.00 for the repair (based on where you live, that could change)
Replied on June 23, 2009
Checked compression yesterday evening and sure enough... no compression. Should I also go ahead and get the water pump replaced since I'll be that far into it?
Replied on June 23, 2009
Is the compression actually 0 PSI? Also, with 150K on it, I would replace the pump when you are to that point.
Replied on June 23, 2009
I didn't have a gauge available but didn't actually feel any compression with my thumb over the #4 spark plug port.
Replied on June 23, 2009
That isn't good. Let me know what you find.
Joe