Caravan rear valve cover

[sinkrun]

Anyone have any good tricks to get a rear valve cover on a 98 3.0 caravan off. Gives me a head ache just looking at it.

[alleydog]

Mitchell repair says to remove the wiper module, plug wires, and the alternator. I did one not long ago, with a 3.3 and I did take the wiper module off to do it. I think you have to take the wiper arms off first, then a half dozen screws to get the top cover off, then some 10 mm wrench size screws. unhook the washer hose and lift the whole works off.

[whowey]

That is the same way I did the valve covers on my 3.3. Took off the wiper cowl, arms and motor. I changed the spark plugs and wires while I was in there.

[Pete M]

what is prompting all these removals? :dunno:

[Minuit]

what is prompting all these removals? :dunno:

 

Everything is crammed together and the rear valve cover is right under the windshield wipers. Front wheel drive vehicles tend to have really cramped engine bays in my (limited) experience.

[Pete M]

I mean, why are you guys needing to remove the valve covers? I'm guessing leaky gaskets?

[sinkrun]

Yes leaking quite bad when I sit at a stop sign the smoke actually rolls out. On a side note is has a gas smell but no leak that I can find. I have been told that its the pressure reg you guys have any thoughts. And good idea on the tune up I doubt it was ever done since new I know the old owner.

[dasbulliwagen]

I didnt think they still used the 3.0 in 98, but after looking it up on Chrysler tech connect, it does appear to have been an option. I agree with the wiper cowl removal. it really isnt bad to remove. Also, just for your information, the clockspring on that model has a lifetime replacement warranty from the dealer. So if your horn ever stops working, or your cruise control stops working, you can take it in for a new free clockspring. I have probably replaced a hundred of them. Good luck.

[sinkrun]

Your right no horn,no cruse and the airbag lights has been on since I bought it. Any thoughts on the fuel smell?