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i have a dodge caravan v i have had problems with the

Sent to Car Experts December 28, 2005 1:18 a.m.

I have a Dodge caravan, 1989 V6 3.0. I have had problems with the engine for the last little while. It will run fine for a while and then it will start sputtering untill it dies. I will start it back up and it will sputter. I have to pump the throttle to get it to stay started and then I have a hard time keeping it at a level rpm. Most of the time I have to fight it untill it finally levels out and then I have to keep it at about 1500 to 2000 rpms to keep it running. If I try to let it idol it just sputters and dies. When I stop trying to start it, it smells like I have just been running a chain saw, like there's an oil/gasoline mix. What might the problem be?

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1989 Dodge caravan v-6 3.0

Already Tried:
changed fuel filter, spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributer cap and spark rotor. replaced catilidic converter. I have checked the fuel pump and it seems to be functioning properly.

Customer (name blocked for privacy)

Status: Closed Value: $8

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December 28, 2005 10:56 a.m. (9 hours and 37 minutes later)

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Does it set any codes? If not it seems to me that you have a fuel problem. I would start by checking the fuel pressure. You could have a bad fuel pressure regulator or the pump could be getting bad.

mike -- Auto Mechanic -- 100% Positive Feedback on 51 Car Accepts
Pennsylvania certified mechanic ,ASE certified, 20 years experience

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Sent January 22, 2006 2:53 a.m. (24 days and 15 hours later)

Thank you for your help. It was the fuel pump and it has now been replaced. Sorry it took so long to reply but I was having some inernet problems.
Agian I thank you for the help. If you would like to reply my new e-mail address is: clntw5@aol.com

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