1995-2010 Caravan transmission removal 3.3L 3.8L pt.1

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How to fix, or replace the transmission. All 3.3 and 3.8 Dodge Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town & Country are about the same in these years. 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009. This vehicle was a 2002 rusted bucket of edited swear words. 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10
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@markc4166 5 жыл бұрын

Only video online about this subject. I know it's a pain to video the work. Thank you sir!

@default_user_id 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for helping all of us, the owner of that car, me, and all the others who did it and the ones who didn't.

@mikehenderson1528 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to make this video very helpful 😊

@jonathanpugh825 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jonathan here again... Thanks for your videos man they helped me replace my transmission! I would love to see more.

@RustBeltAuto 2 жыл бұрын

I need more victims.

@jonathanpugh825 2 жыл бұрын

🤣

@jonathanpugh825 2 жыл бұрын

But seriously though you’re a frigging hero for videoing work on a 41TE tranny

@belowfray5251 8 ай бұрын

Extracting the driver's side axle. Perfect video. Thank you

@darrellmaddox7691 6 жыл бұрын

Nice presentation. Penetration spray does work, but the majority of vehicles that come from the north have excessive amounts of rust and bolts break regardless. Keep up the good work.

@RustBeltAuto 6 жыл бұрын

Darrell Maddox personally, I never saw the point of spraying down the head of a bolt, and waiting a day or two to see of something might happen. That is right up there with watching paint dry, and sniffing glue.

@osumbuckeyenut 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you very much for this

@justlife76 Жыл бұрын

Well I have 16 minutes of the video completed, so I think I’m just about there. Thanks a bunch!!

@darrellmaddox7691 6 жыл бұрын

Done like the pro you are. I do those particular vehicles the exact same way! No doubt! In my 36 plus years of auto and truck repairs I've run into numerous rust buckets that are not a walk in the park with or without using pb blaster, wd 40 or any other type of penetrating lubrication.

@fannzzy 5 жыл бұрын

Hi I'm Juan and I'm kinda confused here with a new used transmission on my 2005 grand caravan 3.8L a friend put it on on his shop it's was his first one of this kind I'm talking about side ways position, but now when I tried it it feels rough to start like a starter problem but before the replacement I had no problem about that, and also now with the A.C. on it definitely feels shaking and shuts off after a few seconds, do you have any idea what happened there? Does it needs to be programmed with the van? Anything will help thank you You also can reach me at hjuand777@yahoo.com

@pickandgrinnin 4 жыл бұрын

Darrell Maddox love that pb blaster!!

@iggybest1601 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you.

@markusflanks4024 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Mine is a 98 but I still learned something from your efforts

@RustBeltAuto 6 жыл бұрын

Me and my 1998 Dodge Caravan Thank you. This job made me angry. Grrrrrrr.

@jhitt79 6 жыл бұрын

Good job, like the video! Same procedure for a 2009?

@RustBeltAuto 6 жыл бұрын

jhitt79 should be the same stuff.

@eldaddio9100 6 жыл бұрын

my 2007 will not go in reverse shifts great going forward mechanic can't figure it out he says to change out the trans is he trying to jack me up?!?

@RustBeltAuto 6 жыл бұрын

El Daddio probably not. It may have a wiring or valve body issue, but I doubt it unless it has codes. Probably transmission. Cannot diagnose over the web sorry. Google your problem, maybe someone has a better idea.

@lucritiarupert6560 4 жыл бұрын

this is my wife acct but you definitely saved my ass during the end of the world lol. turned 2k repair into a $300 dollars.

@captainjaber5610 3 жыл бұрын

Used transmissions are not reliable. Rebuilt, while more expensive, will last forever.

@ginginthing 5 жыл бұрын

Thx so much for this great video. You are a great mechanic. Like you show us, a lot of the replacement work involves getting the corroded broken bolt shanks out in order to reassemble the parts. What a time consuming pain. But once the trans is out, it's fairly easy and cheap to rebuild this trans, if u shop for good parts at good prices. And the rebuild it to new condition is normally cheaper than a high mileage used trans that could blow two weeks after you put it in , even if it was "working ok" in the other vehicle. It would for me 70/30. You must be a 50/50 guy.

@RustBeltAuto 5 жыл бұрын

I don't rebuild transmissions for other people anymore. They always have the option to go to a transmission shop, and have it done, or have me put a remanufactured one in it with a good warranty from a reputable company. You just never know what is wrong with one until you take everything apart. Those usually always need a new solenoid pack too. Paying me to do the labor, and whatever else it might need if something is wore out or broken, might cost just as much or more than to just get one that is already remanufactured. Thanks for watching!

@jonathanpugh825 2 жыл бұрын

I understand the frustration, and I love the video. I’m a little discouraged now tho

@RustBeltAuto 2 жыл бұрын

Me too.

@MusicMinisterJP7 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I give it to you friend. These new front wheel type trannys seem a wwhole lot more complex than in my time, when I rebuilt my Chrysler Cordoba's torque flite 8 tranny. Even dropped an 81 Chevy citation's tranny, after removing bolts etc, by sliding it off on the bottom "H" plate. But there were'nt that many difficulties as I see here. I am currently faced with this delimma, in which my spider gears in differential are bad. Left wheel spins, right doesn't. Nevertheless, I enjoyed watching this video with a touch of Nyquil severe cold, to douse the nerve wrecking snaps of vital bolts! lol.. By the way, I liked the Extra precaution, of having jack stands under the lifts arms! lol..

@masterpanther1 5 жыл бұрын

Wow after seeing this I am definitely leaving it to the professionals. I thought about taking out my transmission on my own. But not after seeing this.

@aridous1976 5 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing, this video definitely gives me pause...

@mattmgarza 5 жыл бұрын

I've done it on a Chrylser Sebring. It's definitely a lot of work, but the satisfaction and the money you save---I only paid $100 for the transmission.

@elephantgrass631 Жыл бұрын

@@mattmgarza But what’s your time worth? And the tools needed? Testing equipment, manuals etc?

@b.atwater3904 6 жыл бұрын

Wow... Ever hear of penetration oil and giving it a few minutes to work? It might save you a Lot of grief and frustration, not to mention a few less broken bolts... I had mine done, but I sprayed everything just to help out the guy doing the job. Thank's for the video. This job is beyond my skills, so I'm happy to pay a pro.

@RustBeltAuto 6 жыл бұрын

Benjamin Atwater that stuff doesn't work on most things like people want it to. Especially on threads that are not exposed. It stinks, and gets on everything. I rarely use it.

@b.atwater3904 6 жыл бұрын

Rust Belt Auto It just takes patience and time. I get it that we don't always have time to wait for it to work. That being said, it has saved me a lot of time and trouble. I always use never seize on everything when going back together, but that's just the way I do things.

@brianlebron2560 3 жыл бұрын

this is a perfect reason why you do it yourself this guy's nuts

@RustBeltAuto 3 жыл бұрын

I concur

@u.s.a.198 Жыл бұрын

Thank you !

@HackersSun 5 жыл бұрын

I'm here for 10 minutes and all I here there's probably and right way and a wrong way.. But this is my way (makeshift bar to hold engine) 😂🤣I'm dead

@brucehouchins7006 Жыл бұрын

Does that rear mount bracket have a rubber piece or does it have a proper name

@johnnystankis9525 4 жыл бұрын

this guy is for real.

@RustBeltAuto 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I'm not for fake. Thanks for watching!

@johnnystankis9525 4 жыл бұрын

no real man likes a poser.. you tell it like it is. thats all I am saying.

@frankschwartz7405 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Teardown?...I'm on it.

@belowfray5251 Жыл бұрын

Orange!!! Was thinking of that color too°

@latinobazaar 5 жыл бұрын

I wonder how much or how many hours it take to R&R this transmission? Should I buy a rebuilt transmission and have it installed or take the Town and Country to AAMCO?

@RustBeltAuto 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry, but I don't have answers like that. It is a lot like gambling. If you want to pay someone to do it with a warranty, more power to you. Thanks for watching.

@RudnikJazda Жыл бұрын

I have done the same without garage , just beside my house , using wood pieces as jacks and change faulty transmission in 2 days. Simple work if you are smart and little experience with tools. Nothing hard.

@plmkdt528 5 жыл бұрын

hi , I just want to ask you is there certain way flex plate mount back ?. or does not matter. thanks

@RustBeltAuto 5 жыл бұрын

It only goes on one way.

@connollyremodeling 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 2005 never had a problem with it no slipping or noise than drove to work got off and now it is whinning and i give it gas and it wont go into gear at all than it will kick in than kick back out. Going to try changing the transmission fluid and filter tonight any other suggestions

@RustBeltAuto 4 жыл бұрын

Can't believe changing fluid would do anything.

@Pipeline-surfer1 4 жыл бұрын

wow , I only got 8 minutes in, and I quit...... I guess I got to pay the trans shop, but thanks for the video.

@user-jv4wu4kt1y 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah the amount of work to do it it’s pretty crazy and you really need to know what you’re doing it’s not really a DIY thing to be honest I mean you can do it but you’re probably going to fail and you have to make sure you put everything back together correctly it’s just a massive amount of work

@mattmgarza 5 жыл бұрын

Is this the 4TE transmission? It looks like it. I replaced one of those on a 2001 Sebring convertible. I rebuilt the engine and failed to properly seat the torque converter---I didn't seat it at all, lol. So after all of that time re-assembling everything, I had to take it all back apart. :) There's a very nice Chrysler Town and Country 2002 for sale in my area and it needs a new transmission. It has 160k on it and it's only $500. I'm thinking of getting it!

@RustBeltAuto 5 жыл бұрын

Getting a car like that with a bad transmission, when you do not know anything else about it, because it is not yours, is only worth it's weight in scrap. Good luck.

@fitzclarke6773 Жыл бұрын

How many hours within reason does it take to remove & install another transmission for someone like you who knows what they are doing?

@RustBeltAuto Жыл бұрын

I have a voice without reason. It depends.

@valeriedecoteau6580 5 жыл бұрын

Is the 98 dodge caravan and the 2001 dodge caravan transmission interchangeable? They both have the 3.3

@RustBeltAuto 5 жыл бұрын

@valerie decoteau no

@juggernaut3065 4 жыл бұрын

@@RustBeltAuto can you explain more on this because ive heard conflicting info like they are interchangeable upto 2006 and the only problem is the older models have a round pin version which has been replaced with flat pin on the gear sensor. I've read you can get an adapter is this accurate if not could you please inform us if you know which are interchangeable. Thanks.

@RustBeltAuto 4 жыл бұрын

@@juggernaut3065 I am unknown to this, and have no idea about it. All I do know is that it is not a direct replacement, but the actual job is the same.

@maxxt4428 5 жыл бұрын

What is that cover that's on the driver's side of the transmission that looks like a timing chain cover? You can see it on the 18:16 mark.

@RustBeltAuto 5 жыл бұрын

You mean the side cover of the transmission?

@maxxt4428 5 жыл бұрын

@@RustBeltAuto Probably, I'm not sure. The reason I'm asking is cause my 2000 Plymouth Voyager leaks transmission fluid and it leaves wet spots on the floor where that cover seems to be, but I wasn't sure if that cover had anything to do with the transmission. I probably need to re-seal it, thanks.

@RustBeltAuto 5 жыл бұрын

@@maxxt4428 There is a solenoid pack on the front of that transmission that are prone to leaking. Might want to take a good look at that too. I have replaced many of those.

@maxxt4428 5 жыл бұрын

@@RustBeltAuto Thank you. I looked up the side cover and it is that, and my search also lead me to the solenoid pack possibly leaking. Thanks, it's all making sense now haha.

@RustBeltAuto 5 жыл бұрын

@@maxxt4428 is there a hole rusted in it?

@brucebelzert5332 4 жыл бұрын

to all you guys that are real mechanics , never use air tools to remove trans pan

@RustBeltAuto 4 жыл бұрын

Why?

@chumleye1112 4 жыл бұрын

Removing is OK, not reinstalling.

@nunya8866 3 жыл бұрын

What was the name of that bar you took off at 16:00 minutes in the video do you know? Anyone?? Great work, you made it look pretty easy.. Thanks!

@RustBeltAuto 3 жыл бұрын

It was a pain in the ***...

@dennisgrant4266 5 жыл бұрын

I have leaking freeze plug behind transmission. Quoted 500. to fix. man oh man.

@sz4179 5 жыл бұрын

I feel your pain! used a 2' long screwdriver to tip one in, fell totally inside, used magnet to fish it up to use needle nose visegrips and slide hammer to pull, and highly recommend either buy or rent the OTC ?offset Freeze plug installer tool (use grease on threads and ball!) That big cradle plate is a pain to remove, on a 1996 had to loosen the ABS bracket cage to get access to the last backing nut. edit*you might not have to remove the cradle plate, I didn't/couldn't the first time I had this problem, and that time I used a RUBBER freeze plug fix, which was leaking 2 years later, maybe because I never retightened it. The access to far right one, passenger side, on a 1996 is about impossible because of power steering lines.

@frankdenardo8684 3 жыл бұрын

About how long did it take to replace the transmission?

@RustBeltAuto 3 жыл бұрын

About forever. The end was never soon enough.

@Ano-Nymos 2 жыл бұрын

Is this suitable for a Grand Voyager IV 3.3?

@RustBeltAuto 2 жыл бұрын

I think so.

@Reallionaire314 5 жыл бұрын

About how long did it take you to remove it?

@RustBeltAuto 5 жыл бұрын

FOREVER

@markanthony5312 11 ай бұрын

Good job ,,, more of a pain in the ass and anything mine has got 64,000 I think my tyranny is on its way out,hope not,,damn good video damn good.