1993 Dodge Caravan

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LARRY JUDKINS
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  • 1993 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 160,000 MILES
My engine is smoking white smoke smells of antifrezze. The problem started when the temp. Gauge went to high after I pulled over, shut the engine off then turned back on the temp. Went to normal. Coming home the same thin happened. I noticed the over flow bottel was full to the top and the rad. Hose was not that hot. I changed the themostat and the and checked system with a pressur tester did not lose any presure (when cold) the problem still exsies. Now when coming home the car started missing and smoking. Could the problem be headgaskit or intakegaskit. If not for the down turn in the economy I would buy a new car so if you could help me I would be very thankful Thanks Larry
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Monday, February 16th, 2009 AT 6:10 PM

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Sounds as headgasket issue
let me know of engins size
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Monday, February 16th, 2009 AT 6:20 PM
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LARRY JUDKINS
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The engine size is a 3.3
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Monday, February 16th, 2009 AT 7:24 PM
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EXHAUST MANIFOLD

Removal
1. Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect exhaust pipe from rear exhaust manifold flange. Disconnect EGR tube from rear exhaust manifold. Disconnect O2 sensor wiring.
2. Remove alternator assembly support brace at front of exhaust manifold. Remove crossover pipe mounting bolts. Remove retaining bolts and rear exhaust manifold.
3. Lower vehicle. Remove heat shield-to-front exhaust manifold bolts. Disconnect crossover pipe at front exhaust manifold. Remove retaining bolts and front exhaust manifold.

INTAKE MANIFOLD

Removal
1. Release fuel pressure. Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cooling system. Remove air cleaner-to-throttle body hose.

2. Disconnect control cables and linkages at throttle body. Disconnect Automatic Idle Speed (AIS) motor and Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) wiring harness connectors at throttle body. Remove vacuum hoses from throttle body and intake manifold.

3. Disconnect vacuum hoses and EGR tube flange from air intake plenum (upper intake manifold). Disconnect wiring connectors at charge temperature sensor, MAP sensor and O2 sensor heater. Remove cylinder head-to-air intake plenum support brace.

4. Wrap shop towel around fuel lines. Remove fuel lines from fuel rail by pushing inward on plastic ring, located at end of fuel line fitting, and pulling fuel line from fitting.

5. Remove ignition coils and alternator bracket from air intake plenum. Remove air intake plenum bolts. Rotate air intake plenum back over valve cover. Cover intake manifold ports with shop towels.

6. Disconnect vacuum hose at pressure regulator. Disconnect fuel injector wiring harness from engine wiring harness. Disconnect necessary sensor wiring connectors, near fuel rail and intake manifold.

7. Remove fuel rail retaining bolts and fuel rail along with fuel injectors. Disconnect coolant hoses at intake manifold. Remove intake manifold retaining bolts in sequence. Remove intake manifold. Remove intake manifold gasket end seal retaining screws, and remove gasket.

CYLINDER HEAD

Removal
1. Remove intake manifold and exhaust manifold. Disconnect necessary wiring and coolant hoses.
2. Remove rocker arm assembly.
Mark push rod location for reassembly reference.
Remove push rods.
Remove cylinder head bolts in sequence.
Remove cylinder head.
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Monday, February 16th, 2009 AT 7:47 PM

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