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Dodge Caravan
Report: Front Crankshaft Seal May Pop Out Due to End Play
Dodge Caravan Problem
Model Years Affected: 2005, 2006, 2007
Engines Affected: 2.4L 4 Cylinder, 3.3L V6
Average Mileage: 55,667 mi (28,000 mi - 91,000 mi)
Due to the crankshaft end play being out of specification, the front crankshaft seal can be popped or pushed out. Revised crank main thrust bearings will solve the problem.
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Report #1Visitor, 2005 Dodge Caravan, 2.4L 4 Cylinder, 45,545 mi
front crankshaft seal poped out
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Report #2ORAL2007DODGE, 2007 Dodge Caravan, 2.4L 4 Cylinder, 35,000 mi
RookieI have a 2007 dodge caravan 2.4 1st time i had to change the oil pump then 2 times i have to change the crank seal now the 3rd time the seal did not work so i am afraid i will have to change the pump this all happen in 1 years time months apart CAN THIS PROBLEM BE SOLVE? (Front crankshaft seal may pop out due to end play on the crankshaft)
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Report #3Visitor, 2006 Dodge Caravan, 2.4L 4 Cylinder, 58,000 mi
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Report #4caravanx, 2006 Dodge Caravan, 2.4L 4 Cylinder
Rookiefirst time replaced seal it worked. 9 months later replacing seal did not work.
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Report #5kelly1, 2005 Dodge Caravan, 2.4L 4 Cylinder, 70,000 mi
RookieOIL LEAKING.... think it is because of this front seal popping out.
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Report #6Visitor, 2006 Dodge Caravan, 2.4L 4 Cylinder, 86,000 mi
crankshaft had oil leak needs a repair kit or new engine.was told they should have never put this engine in a van,dodge neon is having same problem.Going to raise hell until they fix it at no charge.
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Report #7Visitor, 2007 Dodge Caravan, 2.4L 4 Cylinder, 38,000 mi
front seal poped out
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Report #8ed kloos, 2006 Dodge Caravan, 2.4L 4 Cylinder, 34,464 mi
EnthusiastFront crankshaft seal popped out massive oil leak.replaced oilseal,no guarantee because crankshaft endplay out of tolerance(is .060" should be .0035" to .0093")Chrysler notified,Not fixed yet!!Ed Kloos
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Report #9Visitor, 2005 Dodge Caravan, 2.4L 4 Cylinder, 28,000 mi
BLEW OIL SEAL DRAINED OIL IN ABOUT 1/2 MINUTE, THERE OUGHT TO BE A RECALL!!
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Report #10Visitor, 2006 Dodge Caravan, 2.4L 4 Cylinder, 57,000 mi
massive oil leak, tech says oil pump seals are shot. Removed oil pan and found crankshaft scarred and too much end play. Motor needs replaced.
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Report #11Visitor, 2005 Dodge Caravan, 3.3L V6, 65,000 mi
Replaced engine
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Report #12Visitor, 2006 Dodge Caravan, 2.4L 4 Cylinder, 60,000 mi
Engine oil leaked out very quickly. I am being told by the mechanic that there is excessive end play resulting in the oil leak. The recommendation is to strip open the engine to fix the issue or to get a new engine. Both are expensive solution. Looks like a product/engineering defect. I am going to call dodge and complain
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Report #13Visitor, 2005 Dodge Caravan, 2.4L 4 Cylinder, 91,000 mi
Front crankshaft seal has popped out for the 2nd time. First time was at 68,000 miles during Chrysler Bankruptcy and was told it was not a warranty issue. Since then I have learned this is a fairly common problem in this engine and has been known about by Chrysler for many years without issuing a recall. VERY disappointed in Chrysler ......
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