Caravan V6-3.3L VIN R (2003): Engine, Cooling and Exhaust

Also for this vehicle: Caravan AWD V6-201 3.3L (1991), Caravan AWD V6-3.8L VIN L (2003), Caravan FWD L4-153 2.5L SOHC (1992), Caravan FWD L4-2.4L VIN B (1998), Caravan FWD L4-2.4L VIN X (1997), Caravan FWD V6-181 3.0L SOHC (1991), Caravan FWD V6-201 3.3L (1992), Caravan FWD V6-201 3.3L VIN R MFI (1997), Caravan FWD V6-3.3L VIN 3 Flex Fuel (2001), Caravan FWD V6-3.3L VIN G Flex Fuel (1997), Caravan FWD V6-3.3L VIN R (2001), Caravan FWD V6-3.8L VIN L (1999), Caravan L4-134 2.2L VIN C 2-bbl (1984), Caravan L4-153 2.5L SOHC (1989), Caravan L4-153 2.5L SOHC VIN K FI (1987), Caravan L4-156 2.6L VIN G 2-bbl (1985), Caravan L4-2.4L VIN B (2003), Caravan V6-181 3.0L SOHC (1989), Caravan V6-181 3.0L SOHC VIN 3 FI (1987), Caravan V6-181 3.0L VIN 3 FI (1988), Caravan V6-201 3.3L (1995), Caravan V6-229 3.8L (1996).

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1. 01Relays and ModulesRelays and Modules: Sections
2. 02Sensors and SwitchesSensors and Switches: Sections
3. 03MaintenanceMaintenance: Sections
4. 04Engine, Cooling and ExhaustEngine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
   • Engine208 pages

     • Compression Check › System Information › Specifications2
     • Camshaft, Lifters and Push Rods16 pages

       • Camshaft Bearing › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Engine - Camshaft/Bearing Inspection/Service
       • Camshaft Gear/Sprocket › Component Information › Specifications
       • Camshaft Thrust Plate › Component Information › Specifications
       • Camshaft, Engine › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Engine - Camshaft/Bearing Inspection/Service
       • Lifter / Lash Adjuster, Valve › Component Information › Specifications2345
       • Push Rod › Component Information › Specifications2
       • Rocker Arm Assembly › Component Information › Specifications2345
     • Cylinder Block Assembly46 pages

       • Connecting Rod Bearing › Component Information › Specifications2
       • Connecting Rod, Engine › Component Information7 pages

         • Specifications › Connecting Rod2
         • Service and Repair › Procedures2345
       • Coolant Drain Plug, Cylinder Block › Component Information › Specifications
       • Crankshaft Gear/Sprocket › Component Information › Specifications2
       • Crankshaft Main Bearing › Component Information7 pages

         • Specifications › Service Specifications2
         • Service and Repair › Procedures2345
       • Crankshaft Seal Retainer › Component Information › Specifications2
       • Crankshaft, Engine › Component Information6 pages

         • Specifications2
         • Service and Repair › Procedures234
       • Engine Block Heater › Component Information › Description and Operation23
       • Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley › Component Information › Specifications23
       • Piston, Engine › Component Information8 pages

         • Specifications2
         • Service and Repair › Procedures23456
       • Piston Pin, Engine › Component Information › Specifications
       • Piston Ring, Engine › Component Information4 pages

         • Specifications
         • Service and Repair › Piston Ring Fitting23
     • Cylinder Head Assembly32 pages

       • Valve Clearance › System Information › Specifications
       • Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service Precautions2
       • Rocker Arm Assembly › Component Information › Specifications2345
       • Valve Cover › Component Information6 pages

         • Specifications2
         • Service and Repair › Left Side Cover234
       • Valve Guide › Component Information › Specifications
       • Valve Seat › Component Information › Specifications23
       • Valve Spring › Component Information7 pages

         • Specifications23
         • Service and Repair › In Vehicle Service234
       • Valve, Intake/Exhaust › Component Information7 pages

         • Specifications23
         • Service and Repair › Removal and Installation234
     • Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories16 pages

       • Drive Belt › Component Information › Specifications23456
       • Drive Belt Tensioner › Component Information › Specifications2
       • Engine Mount › Component Information8 pages

         • Description and Operation
         • Service and Repair › Front Mount234567
     • Engine Lubrication37 pages

       • Engine Oil Pressure › Component Information › Specifications2
       • Engine Oil Dip Stick - Dip Stick Tube › Component Information › Specifications
       • Engine Oil Drain Plug › Component Information › Specifications
       • Engine Oil › Component Information4 pages

         • Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
         • Service and Repair › Engine Oil Level Check2
       • Oil Cooler, Engine › Component Information › Specifications234
       • Oil Filter, Engine › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages

         • Customer Interest for Oil Filter: › 09-001-03 › Feb › 03 › Engine - Oil Leaks at Oil Filter or Adapter2
         • All Technical Service Bulletins for Oil Filter: › 09-001-03 › Feb › 03 › Engine - Oil Leaks at Oil Filter or Adapter2
       • Oil Filter Adapter › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages

         • Customer Interest for Oil Filter Adapter: › 09-001-03 › Feb › 03 › Engine - Oil Leaks at Oil Filter or Adapter2
         • All Technical Service Bulletins for Oil Filter Adapter: › 09-001-03 › Feb › 03 › Engine - Oil Leaks at Oil Filter or Adapter2
       • Oil Line, Engine › Component Information › Description and Operation2
       • Oil Pan, Engine › Component Information › Specifications234
       • Oil Pressure Sender › Component Information › Specifications23
       • Oil Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Locations2
       • Oil Pressure Warning Lamp/Indicator › Component Information › Application and ID
       • Oil Pump Cover › Component Information › Specifications
       • Oil Pick Up/Strainer › Component Information › Specifications
       • Oil Pump, Engine3 pages

         • Engine Oil Pressure › Component Information › Specifications2
         • Oil Pressure Regulator Valve › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Intake Manifold › Component Information13 pages

       • Specifications › Intake Manifold Torque Specifications23
       • Service and Repair › Intake Manifold Stripped Thread Repair2345678910
     • Lamps and Indicators - Engine › Oil Pressure Warning Lamp/Indicator › Component Information › Application and ID
     • Seals and Gaskets, Engine6 pages

       • Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair2
       • Front Crankshaft Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair2
       • Valve Guide Seal › Component Information › Description and Operation2
     • Sensors and Switches - Engine5 pages

       • Oil Pressure Sender › Component Information › Specifications23
       • Oil Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Locations2
     • Timing Components15 pages

       • Camshaft Gear/Sprocket › Component Information › Specifications
       • Crankshaft Gear/Sprocket › Component Information › Specifications2
       • Timing Chain › Component Information › Specifications2345
       • Timing Chain Tensioner › Component Information › Specifications
       • Timing Cover › Component Information › Specifications23456
     • Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks18 pages

       • Fuel Pressure › Fuel Pressure Test Port › Component Information › Locations
       • Idle Speed › System Information › Specifications
       • Air Cleaner Housing › Air Filter Element › Component Information › Service and Repair
       • Fuel Filter › Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service Precautions2
       • Firing Order › Component Information › Specifications › Electrical Specifications2
       • Ignition Timing › Number One Cylinder › Component Information › Locations
       • Ignition Cable › Component Information › Specifications23
       • Spark Plug › Component Information › Specifications234
       • Compression Check › System Information › Specifications2
       • Valve Clearance › System Information › Specifications
     • Water Pump › Drive Pulley, Water Pump › Component Information › Specifications
   • Cooling System63 pages

     • Thermostat Bypass Hose › Component Information › Specifications
     • Coolant › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
     • Coolant Drain Plug, Cylinder Block › Component Information › Specifications
     • Coolant Line/Hose › Component Information › Specifications23
     • Coolant Outlet › Component Information › Specifications
     • Coolant Reservoir › Component Information › Description and Operation23
     • Radiator Cooling Fan11 pages

       • Radiator Cooling Fan Motor › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagnostic Aids2345
       • Radiator Cooling Fan Motor Relay › Component Information › Locations23456
     • Engine - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch › Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor <--> [Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer)] › Component Information › Locations
     • Heater Core › Component Information8 pages

       • Locations23
       • Service and Repair › Front2345
     • Heater Hose › Component Information12 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins6 pages

         • Customer Interest for Heater Hose: › 24-017-05 › Sep › 05 › A/C, Cooling System - Scratching Sound from Dash23
         • All Technical Service Bulletins for Heater Hose: › 24-017-05 › Sep › 05 › A/C, Cooling System - Scratching Sound from Dash23
       • Service and Repair › Front Heater Hose Replacement23456
     • Lamps and Indicators - Cooling System › Temperature Gauge › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
     • Radiator › Radiator Drain Plug › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Radiator Cap › Component Information4 pages

       • Description and Operation
       • Testing and Inspection › Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview23
     • Relays and Modules - Cooling System › Radiator Cooling Fan Motor Relay › Component Information › Locations23456
     • Sensors and Switches - Cooling System › Engine - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch › Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor <--> [Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer)] › Component Information › Locations
     • Temperature Gauge › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
     • Thermostat, Engine Cooling › Component Information › Specifications2345
     • Water Pump › Drive Pulley, Water Pump › Component Information › Specifications
   • Exhaust System21 pages

     • Catalytic Converter › Component Information › Specifications2345
     • Exhaust Crossover Pipe › Component Information › Specifications2
     • Exhaust Manifold › Component Information7 pages

       • Specifications2
       • Service and Repair › Exhaust Manifold - Left2345
     • Heat Shield, Exhaust › Component Information › Specifications2345
     • Muffler › Component Information › Service and Repair2
5. 05Powertrain ManagementPowertrain Management: Sections
6. 06Transmission and DrivetrainTransmission and Drivetrain: Sections
7. 07Brakes and Traction ControlBrakes and Traction Control: Sections
8. 08Starting and ChargingStarting and Charging: Sections
9. 09Power and Ground DistributionPower and Ground Distribution: Sections
10. 10Steering and SuspensionSteering and Suspension: Sections
11. 11Heating and Air ConditioningHeating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12. 12Restraint SystemsRestraint Systems: Sections
13. 13Accessories and Optional EquipmentAccessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14. 14Body and FrameBody and Frame: Sections
15. 15Cruise ControlCruise Control: Sections
16. 16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning IndicatorsInstrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17. 17Lighting and HornsLighting and Horns: Sections
18. 18Windows and GlassWindows and Glass: Sections
19. 19Wiper and Washer SystemsWiper and Washer Systems: Sections