SPONSORED LINKS

1997 Dodge Caravan What could it be?

Tiny
ALEA0230
  • MEMBER
  • 1997 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 170,000 MILES
My van ran fine until one morning when I was on my way home from work. It sounded like metal clanking under the front end, then it wouldn't move. The engine was still running but the van would not go forward. Now that it is sitting, If I start it up and move through the gears, its fine until I put it in reverse. When I put it in reverse it makes the most god awful noise ever. It sounds like an awful grinding noise. Any ideas on what this could be?
SPONSORED LINKS
Friday, October 22nd, 2010 AT 9:18 AM

3 Replies

Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,885 POSTS
Are there any leaks? Will the vehicle move in drive?

Based on your description, it sounds like the differential or planetary gears have come apart.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Friday, October 29th, 2010 AT 11:24 AM
Tiny
ALEA0230
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
Thanks. I had it taken to a transmission shop and it was the differential and the case was cracked. It is being taken care of.
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, October 30th, 2010 AT 9:13 AM
Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,885 POSTS
I had a feeling. Usually there is a leak when that happens. That is why I asked. Most likely one of the pins from the spider gears came apart.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, November 1st, 2010 AT 12:55 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Suspension Noise Content

VIEW MORE

Sponsored links