Common questions

What is a front seal in a car?

What is a front seal in a car?

The front crankshaft seal located in the front of your car’s engine and is designed to hold oil from leaking as the engine is running and the crankshaft is turning. You are looking for engine oil that is leaking between the balancer and the timing chain cover or front seal housing.

Why are shocks leaking on my Chrysler Voyager?

Simply look under the wheel arch at the springs. If there are any signs of moisture on the parts this is a very good indicator that the shocks are leaking and not up to standard. There is a widely-reported fault with the electronically operated latch on this Chrysler minivan’s electric sliding door.

How can I tell if my Chrysler Voyager is an automatic?

Confirm your suspicions by giving the car a quick push on the bonnet and checking that the car returns to its position in a single bounce. Looking at buying a diesel automatic model? Take the car for a test drive and push it up to high speeds quickly.

What does the crank sensor on a Chrysler do?

The crankshaft position sensor on your Chrysler vehicle is part of the ignition system and monitors engine speed. The engine computer uses electrical current signals from this and other sensors to change ignition timing for better engine performance.

Why is my Chrysler Voyager making a hissing noise?

However, you should be aware of several known faults with the car. When you put your foot on the brakes during the test drive, if you can hear a hissing noise then you are probably looking at an issue that occurs with the Chrysler Voyager’s brake servo.

How long does the 2.4L engine last in a 1996 Voyager?

My 1996 Voyager w/ 2.4L is at 210K miles. The timing belt failed twice while driving. First time, at 39K miles, it was the tensioner pulley bearing. I bought a dealer kit w/ belt & pulley that appeared redesigned (imagine why). At ~120K miles, the idler bearing failed, also taking out the rubber belt.

The crankshaft position sensor on your Chrysler vehicle is part of the ignition system and monitors engine speed. The engine computer uses electrical current signals from this and other sensors to change ignition timing for better engine performance.

What kind of Crank Crank does a Chrysler 2.4L use?

According to the parts book, Chrysler used a different crank for the early turbo motors, but both of the new turbo short blocks we bought while researching these engines had the 4781590AA casting, so Chrysler has apparently decided that the regular cast crank is strong enough for the turbo motors, too.

How to troubleshoot a Chrysler 2.0L no start?

You can find this tutorial in Spanish here: Cómo Probar Un Arranca Pero No Prende (Chrysler 2.0L, 2.4L) (at: autotecnico-online.com ). I’m sure you’ve heard the terms: ‘My car doesn’t crank’ and ‘my car doesn’t start’. Is there a difference between the two? Yes there is! Here’s a brief description of both conditions:

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