sinkrun Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alleydog Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whowey Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 what is prompting all these removals? :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 what is prompting all these removals? :dunno: Â 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 I mean, why are you guys needing to remove the valve covers? I'm guessing leaky gaskets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinkrun Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasbulliwagen Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinkrun Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 Your right no horn,no cruse and the airbag lights has been on since I bought it. Any thoughts on the fuel smell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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