Engine block

2003 DODGE CARAVAN
150,000 MILES
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TIMOTHY ASKUE
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Can this be fixed? Crack above the thermostat. Got too cold and froze.
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May 1, 2017 at 8:37 PM
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3.3L or 2.4L? The easiest is to just bolt on a new intake manifold, but my concern is if that froze, what about the rest of the block?
May 1, 2017 at 8:52 PM
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TIMOTHY ASKUE
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3.3, two of the lower freeze plugs popped off, but I fixed that. As far as I know the rest is fine.
May 1, 2017 at 8:58 PM
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Bolt on an intake manifold, then if it holds coolant, you will likely have gotten lucky. Things could be worse.
May 1, 2017 at 9:50 PM
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