Inside the front of the engine.
Yes, a 2001 Dodge Caravan has a timing chain.
Yes. A 2001 Dodge Caravan 3.8L is a timing chain engine.
Flush and replace the engine coolant. Replace the engine timing belt or chain. Replace the spark plugs & wires.
My first thought would be that the timing chain is not installed correctly. It is very hard to get the marks lined up correctly.
Your 2001 Dodge Ram does not have a timing belt, it has a timing chain. No replacement is necessary.
ChainChain
You don't, it is done electronically.
Timing chain
The 3.3L engine for dodge is always a timing chain but they RARELY fail.
If the marks on the sprockets line up with the plated links, the timing is correct.
Yes.
According to the Gates website : The 2001 Dodge Stratus : 2.4 liter , 4 cylinder , timing BELT 2.7 liter , V6 , timing CHAIN 3.0 liter , V6 , timing BELT