2002 Dodge Caravan Possible Timing Belt

2002 DODGE CARAVAN
150,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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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?
Jun 22, 2009 at 3:11 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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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)
Jun 22, 2009 at 11:07 PM
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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?
Jun 23, 2009 at 7:44 AM
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Is the compression actually 0 PSI? Also, with 150K on it, I would replace the pump when you are to that point.
Jun 23, 2009 at 1:47 PM
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I didn't have a gauge available but didn't actually feel any compression with my thumb over the #4 spark plug port.
Jun 23, 2009 at 1:49 PM
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That isn't good. Let me know what you find.

Joe
Jun 23, 2009 at 1:52 PM