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1998 Dodge Caravan timing belt

Tiny
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  • 1998 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 3.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
A mechanic told me the engine is interference type and most likely caused major engine damage. But i, ve also been told that the 3.0 liter in the dodges are non-interference type. Which is right?
Sunday, October 19th, 2014 AT 7:11 AM

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Tiny
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UNABLE TO FIND THE YEARS, BUT THIS IS WHAT I DID FIND FOR CHRYSLER

3.0L SOHC 12 Valve Engine is a Non-Interference

3.0L DOHC is an Interference

3.0L SOHC 24 Valve Engine is an Interference

THIS MAYBE HELP YOU ANY?

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Sunday, October 19th, 2014 AT 11:23 AM
Tiny
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The 3.0L in your van is a Mitsubishi engine and is not an interference engine. Thanks to a recent house fire, I'm sitting in my '88 Grand Caravan at this moment using the library's wireless internet. My water pump went out about ten years ago after giving me a couple of months warning. There was no need to be concerned because I knew the valves would not be damaged.

The other 3.0L engines CJ listed are not the same as yours. Those were used in the Dodge Stealth which was also a Mitsubishi product. It's the same as the Mitsubishi 3000GT. The cylinder heads are different than yours.
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Sunday, October 19th, 2014 AT 6:37 PM

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