2005 Grand Caravan Engine Discoloration

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Caravandad - 29 Mar 2005 16:37 GMT

We recently bought an '05 Grand Caravan SXT with the 3.8L V6 for my wife to
ahul the kids around in. She has about 2300 miles on it and, while
checking the oil the other day, I noticed that the higher temperture parts
like the exhaust manifold and bolts and what I am assuming if the fuel
manifold are already turning an orangish color. Has anyone else had this
happen to their '05 yet? I'm going to have her mention it at her next oil
change, butI am sure the dealership will just say that is "normal". Thanks
in advance.

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David - 30 Mar 2005 00:26 GMT

> We recently bought an '05 Grand Caravan SXT with the 3.8L V6 for my wife
> to
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> happen to their '05 yet? I'm going to have her mention it at her next oil
> change, butI am sure the dealership will just say that is "normal".

That would be because " It is Normal"! It's unpainted cast iron, it is
supposed to turn an orangeish hue!

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maxpower - 30 Mar 2005 00:36 GMT

> We recently bought an '05 Grand Caravan SXT with the 3.8L V6 for my wife to
> ahul the kids around in. She has about 2300 miles on it and, while
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> change, butI am sure the dealership will just say that is "normal". Thanks
> in advance.

Dont waste your time.... acually they may laugh at you

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noname - 30 Mar 2005 19:54 GMT

If it is cast iron, and it is "orange" it is probably rust, which you can do
nothing about short of having the manifold coated with a ceramic compound.

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