Resources for the Repair and Maintenance of your Dodge W250
Dodge W250 Models:
Dodge W250 Problems
Transmission failure due to lack of lubrication
The automatic transmission may fail due to a pinched or restricted transmission oil cooler. Our technicians recommend a complete inspection and flushing of the transmission cooler and lines if this type of failure is noted.
Revised rear brake shoes
Vehicles equipped with 12" diameter rear brakes may encounter premature rear brake shoe wear. If it is found the brake system is functioning as designed our technicians tell us revised brake shoes are available for this concern.
Engine Oil Leaks
Engine oil leaks from the valve cover gaskets, timing cover gasket, intake manifold gasket, distributor o-ring, and rear main seal area are common. The leak at the rear main seal area is generally not the seal itself but the bearing cap to the engine block seal. An oil leak could also be internal to the distributor, if oil is found inside the distributor then the distributor should be replaced.
Fuel injector or O-ring seal may leak fuel
Hard Starting, Rough Idle, Black Exhaust Smoke, Poor fuel mileage may indicate a leaking fuel injector or more commonly a leaking injector O-ring. Our technicians tell us that with engine idling look into the throttle body with a flashlight, If fuel is seen dripping from around the injector, the O-ring is likely leaking. If fuel is dripping from the injector nozzle, replace the injector.
Dodge W250 Questions and Answers
The u-joints in my rear drive shaft broke and my rear drive shaft fell out. I was in 4 wheel drive at the time. I was able to drive the truck home using front wheel drive only. I replaced the U-...
Usually upon acceleration the enging seems to be missing. It will make a popping sound, and feels like a slight stall, and I can feel the gas pedal jump a bit. It seems to do it less when the OD ...
I was deiving along and stopped at a light and the van died and wouldn't restart. I changed the fuel filter and drove it around the block and parked it and haven been able to get the van to s...
just putting on front breaks
had problem with my truck randomly sputtering like it wasnt getting any gas. replaced fuel pump,fuel filter,and rotor cap. fuel pressure good {20}. still sputtering. then i pulled the vacum hose on...