93 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3 L engine

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Hosannah8@gmail.com - 10 Jul 2006 18:35 GMT

We are having severe problems with our van overheating. So far we have
replaced the waterpump, the tensioner, the radiator - to a tune of $800
+ we can't afford more - couldn't afford that. But it is still
overheating. Now the mechanic is telling us there is a very small leak
in the head gasket that is causing it. Is this possible? We don't
want to burn up our engine, and want to get it fixed, but my fear is
dumping another $800 into it and still not having it fixed - any
ideas....PLEASE HELP. My husband's job depends on this vehicle running
right.

thank you
Arleine

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Ron - 10 Jul 2006 22:57 GMT

I had the same problem with my wife's 1989 3.3L engine. Yes it is a
head gasket. The original gaskets were very poor and I am sure you have
a burn trace form a cylinder to a water hole. I took the complete
engine apart because I wanted to fix a few engine oil leaks. I was
totally surprised as to the little bit of wear there was in the engine.
I live in Phoenix so the body was in excellent shape so I figure the
van is good for another 150,000 plus miles bar an accident.

I would say get it fixed. It is to bad that they didn't remove the
heads when they had it torn down to replace the waterpump. It would not
have taken that much longer to remove the heads.

> We are having severe problems with our van overheating. So far we have
> replaced the waterpump, the tensioner, the radiator - to a tune of $800
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> thank you
> Arleine

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