1989 Dodge Caravan NO GO

1989 DODGE CARAVAN
215,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MZHUSTLER
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CAN START THE VAN AN IT IDLES FINE. BUT AS SOON AS YOU PUT IT IN GEAR IT DIES IF YOU KEEP YOUR FOOT ON THE BRAKE AN THE GAS IT WILL MAKE A POPPING SOUND OUT THE CARB. AND THE BRAKE PEDAL SEEMS STIFF AT TIMES LIKE THERE IS NO BRAKE
Apr 21, 2009 at 5:17 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The stiff brake sounds like there is a major vacuum leak. Check the hose that goes to the brake booster to make sure it is connected and not broken.
If it is good, have the booster vacuum tested.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
Apr 29, 2009 at 3:30 PM
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