In detail: do-it-yourself dodge caravan repair from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.
Before you get acquainted with the presented photo report, I want to note that only ultrasound can be better than this cleaning of nozzles. That for the price essentially has a difference of $ 100 versus 185r (the cost of a can of solvent) + VAZ rings, seals for nozzles, and, accordingly, a few hours of your time.
In the first photo you see the entire set of necessary tools and materials for cleaning injectors on a Dodge Caravan 2.4 engine.
Disconnect the positive terminal of the battery. Then we disconnect the connectors
This photo shows the connectors that can be removed only after removing the red latch.
Do not forget about the connector located on the power steering reservoir. After removing the connectors, unscrew the three mounting bolts of the power steering, raise it and hang it on the hose. (so as not to interfere)
To relieve pressure in the fuel system, before removing the injectors, unscrew the valve nut, which serves to flush the fuel system
Now, carefully, using two screwdrivers, disconnect the fuel line, after placing a piece of dry rags in order to prevent gasoline from getting on the engine. When performing this operation, be extremely careful, since the clips are plastic and it is very easy to break them, which will entail the replacement of the entire fuel line
Now we unscrew the two injector mounting bolts. The right one gives in without much effort and trickery.
But with the left one we have a little crap. Using a special nozzle with a cardan, unscrew the bolt.
Now we take out the injector together with the injectors at the same time. Better to do this through the right side. Please note that there are leftover gasoline in the injector. After removing the connectors from the injectors (with rotational movements), which are fixed with red washers, we check the O-rings. As a rule, those that are between the block and the nozzle wear out.
Now you need to create an electrical circuit to connect the injectors to the battery. We take wires, or rather a light bulb and an OM resistance of 300 0.5W. We connect it all together with the injector and connect it to the battery. Plus to plus minus to minus. Don't be confused.
Then we will need a rubber tube, which we attach to the inlet of the nozzle and fix it well
Now we turn on the switch, the light slowly lights up and we begin to rinse the nozzle in this way, for this we press the tube tightly against the rinsing can with one hand and press the spray with the other!
Video (click to play).
A dirty nozzle will spray as shown in this illustration.
Use a solvent to clean it until it sprays as shown in this picture.
A little advice. we wash the nozzles in two steps! From the beginning for 5-10 seconds and put for 5-10 minutes, and then until completely cleaned.
Who needs a car as big as the Dodge Caravan and why?
The scope of the minivan is extremely wide. It can also be a workhorse thanks to its spacious body (besides, people drive it with category B licenses), and a car for transporting building materials when building their own house or summer cottage, and a car for a large family. The Dodge Caravan of American origin, which, together with its derivatives (Chrysler Town & Country, Chrysler Voyager), thanks to its thoughtfulness and convenience, at one time conquered almost half of the American market for large minivans, has proven itself perfectly in almost each of the listed specializations.The car is also popular with us: the low price of used copies makes it attractive to the Russian buyer (more advanced Japanese minivans are much more expensive). True, buying a car is half the battle, it still needs to be kept in good condition. Let's find out how much it will cost to the owner of the Chrysler minivan of the fourth generation, the most widespread in Russia (2001-2007).
The approximate cost of some spare parts, rubles *
When the generation changed in 2001, no revolutionary changes in the appearance of the model took place. It was still a pretty airship, but modernized, with more efficient head optics to load. I must say that the optics of the previous generation model caused criticism, however, in the new generation these problems have not been fully resolved. On the other hand, the body of the car has quite decent resistance to corrosion, but the electrician is far from being a model of reliability. In particular, optional electric door drives malfunction, and early examples had power window malfunctions. A feature of many cars produced in 2005 is the massive failure of the locking mechanisms, which did not want to open and lock in response to pressing the corresponding button. A significant part of the machines operating in our open spaces, and especially in Moscow, experienced destruction of the pipes of the air conditioning system.
The interior of this model is very good: firstly, it is spacious; secondly, the possibilities of its transformation in those years were considered one of the best in the class. Finishing materials are of quite decent quality. There are no complaints about the convenience of using additional equipment, as well as the sound of the standard audio system, which soundly bass in the American manner. But the equipment of most cars is poor, for example, the Caravan and Voyager (we are talking about the American Voyager, and not about the model that was officially supplied to Europe) with 2.4-liter engines are often not even equipped with electric windows. It is quite another matter - European Chrysler Voyagers, as a rule, have very rich equipment (leather upholstery, electrically adjustable seats, electric side sliding doors).
front: independent, with MacPherson struts back: dependent, spring
front: ventilated disc rear: drum (disc)
town: 13,6 track: 8,1
Regardless of the origin, the American car pleases with its smooth running and relatively good stability on the highway, in fact, it was created for long trips with a large company (or a small one with the ability to live in the cabin). And the Caravan / Voyager has a surprisingly simple suspension, with the most common springs at the back, which are distinguished by their durability and strength. Of course, one cannot expect easy handling from a large minibus, but conscientious drivers will mostly be satisfied. By the way, some examples were equipped with an all-wheel drive system - a nice bonus on our roads!
The number of engines in the Caravan IV has been significantly reduced compared to the previous generation: • base engine - a 2.4-liter unit with a capacity of 152 hp, known from other models of the American company; • a modernized 3.3-liter "six" (174 hp), familiar from the Chrysler models of the early 90s (available for an American minivan); • top-end 3.8-liter V6 engine with 218 hp. (the power is low even for those times); • diesel engines with a volume of 2.5 or 2.8 liters and a power of 143 or 150 hp. respectively, which could be equipped with machines in the European specification.
Unlike the previous generation car, manual transmissions are not available for the 2001 Caravan / Voyager. The automatic transmissions installed on it are quite reliable (if you change the oil every 50 thousand km and apply the recommended lubricant: as a rule, ATF III or IV, the brand is usually indicated on the dipstick). True, in the early copies (2000-2002) the differential was falling apart (when the gas is released or supplied, the car starts chirping, which is a sign of an impending breakdown of the machine). The all-wheel drive system has shown itself to be not very reliable, since there are few cars on the market equipped with it.
In addition to the failure of the power steering pump, the cars of the first years of production had malfunctions in the steering rack itself, to the point that it jammed: for this reason, a large number of already operated cars were even recalled. Another problem is weak stabilizer struts. The owners believe that they are simply not fully tightened when replaced at the service, but in fact, the loosening of the tightening is caused by a defect in the struts. The rest of the suspension is reliable due to its simplicity. High mileage and Russian roads incapacitate major parts no faster than other cars of this type. By the way, the copies produced in 2005, for some reason, showed increased wear of the brake pads, which was not previously noticed for the Caravan / Voyager.
Advantages and disadvantages of the model
Dodge Caravan and its derivatives (Chrysler Voyager, Chrysler Town & Country, etc.) is one of the most popular minivans in the United States, and many of them travel on Russian roads. And often the owners literally stick to them, do not see an alternative in terms of price-reliability-capacity.
Climatic conditions, reagents and time do not spare the car. And the first thing that suffers is the lowest part of the car, namely the sills. Their condition after 15 years of operation, as a rule, can be assessed in one word - deplorable. And then you have to either sell the car or restore it.
We will tell you about the recovery.
The main stages of the reconstruction of rusty thresholds:
1) Removal of rotten areas
2) Manufacturing from steel inside and outside, welding
3) Surface preparation for painting
4) Anti-gravel treatment
Below is a report on the restoration of thresholds using the example of two cheerful old minivans.
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One of the specializations of our stations is the quality repair of the Dodge Caravan. Our auto repair shops have a dedicated Dodge Caravan repair tool. Consumables, oils and fluids are available for routine maintenance. Within a couple of hours, from the main warehouse, we will bring any spare parts for the repair of the Dodge Caravan.
Before starting the repair of the Dodge Caravan, we will make free diagnostics suspension, engine or electrics (free diagnostics in case of repair at our service stations). We do not recommend doing DIY Dodge Caravan repairs. Everyone must do their job. You need to entrust the repair of your car to those who do it every day.
Dodge Caravan repair cost:
It is recommended to carry out routine maintenance and maintenance of the Dodge Caravan every 7-10 thousand km. mileage. This necessarily includes changing the engine oil, oil filter, air filter and cabin filter. When carrying out scheduled work, we will make free diagnostics of all vehicle components and draw up a list of recommendations.
Every 60 thousand km. mileage, we recommend changing the timing belt with rollers, and if the motor is chain, then it is better to replace the chain every 120 thousand km. It is better to change the candles every 40 thousand kilometers on gasoline engines and 100 thousand kilometers. mileage on a diesel engine. On Dodge Caravan models with adaptive throttle, it is recommended to clean and adapt the throttle every 60,000 km.
The most famous problems and malfunctions of the Dodge Caravan: - acidification of the caliper pistons with subsequent uneven wear of pads and discs; - unsuccessful design of the fuel filter - the car jerks, stalls, troit; - creak in the car interior due to low-quality plastic - gluing with anti-creak material; - a problem with the box - early failure of bearings and primary shaft oil seals; - in standard cooling radiators, leak at the junction with the side part; - tight steering wheel - a problem with the power steering of the car - a bulkhead or replacement, according to the result of diagnostics.
