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Rough idle, smells of gas, blowing smoke (white from exhaust) and very little power?

Tiny
SHARRON MCINTOSH
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  • 2002 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 3.3L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 270,000 MILES
Had the fuel injectors replaced. I was told that was the problem, about 3 months ago. The mechanic also said that the head was blown, which it is not. But it started doing the same thing again a few days ago.
Crankshaft hose needs replaced also but cannot find the right one. The dealer tells me it's discontinued.
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Thursday, June 22nd, 2023 AT 12:08 PM

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Tiny
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Hi,

Are you getting a lot of white smoke from the exhaust? If so, check to make sure the engine coolant is getting low. When coolant enters the combustion chamber, it burns white. It is possible you do have a failed head gasket.

Do me a favor. Take a look at this link, see if anything mirrors what you experience:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/recognizing-the-symptoms-understanding-a-blown-head-gasket-in-your-vehicle

Also, I'm not sure what a crankshaft hose is. Can you explain?

Let me know.

Joe
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Thursday, June 22nd, 2023 AT 10:11 PM
Tiny
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It's the hose on top in this picture. Could also be called PCV hose?
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Friday, June 23rd, 2023 AT 8:41 AM
Tiny
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Hi,

Yep, that's the PCV hose. LOL You lost me with the crankshaft hose. Were you able to review the link I attached above?

Joe
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Friday, June 23rd, 2023 AT 8:25 PM

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