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Dodge Intrepid
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How do you replace a fuel filter in a 2004 Dodge Intrepid?
The fuel filter is located behind the gas tank and is mounted to the gas tank bracket. You need to remove the quick connect lines and unbolt the filter harness from the frame to replace. Make sure the the in side on the filter is connected to the line from the tank
Where is the Blower motor module on a Dodge Intrepid 1996?
If similar to 98, remove plastic air duct from under passenger side dash and you will see a white ceramic rectangular thingie with a couple wires attached on/near the firewall.
Need to see a diagram of how the throwout bearing connects to the fork on 1975 D100 slant six Dodge?
Usually ball and socket
What type of antifreeze does a 2002 Dodge Intrepid use?
The short answer: use a MOPAR-approved antifreeze! You can also safely use ZEREX G-05 in your 'Trep. (I'm an Eagle Vision owner myself.)
If you read nothing further, read this:
1) antifreezes are not generic,
2) antifreezes are not all the same, and
3) antifreezes are not interchangeable.
Info for the interested...
Antifreeze/coolant does three things for you. It disperses heat. This prevents your fluid from boiling over in hot temps. It also protects against corrosion. Via additives. These are depleted over time so if you keep your coolant in your car forever, you're asking for trouble. Lastly, it lubes the water pump and engine seals while preventing freezing. Freeze protection is the result of the solution being properly diluted. Best bet is a 50/50 mix of coolant to demineralized water. (Buy your antifreeze premixed. It's easier.)
Coolant formulas have changed since the days of the electric green stuff, so color has got nothing to do with your antifreeze. Again, don't select a coolant based on its color! You can't go by the color of the dye in the coolant because two coolants with the same color can have differing chemistry, and two antifreezes with different colors may have similar chemistries. Further, what happens if somebody topped off your system with a different coolant than what was in the radiator? Color change! Orange, red, blue, yellow, pink and... green. You get the idea. Systems in newer cars combine elements of cast-iron, aluminum, copper, brass, solder, steel and many nonmetallics like nylon and silicone. This diversity has produced three basic chemistries in use today for coolant.
IAT, or Inorganic Additive Technology. The electric green stuff and traditional coolant found in most older vehicles. This solution offers a fast-acting silicate and phosphate corrosion protection, although these additives are quickly consumed. OAT, or Organic Acid Technology. An updated formula containing sebacate, 2-ethylhexanoic (2-EHA) and other organic acids, usually the antifreeze/coolant of choice for VW and many Japanese/Asian vehicles. (It is also GM approved.) OAT is typically silicate and phosphate free. (Toyota has a pink extended-life OAT containing a dose of phosphate, but Honda's dark-green extended-life OAT has no 2-EHA.) Ford, DaimlerChrysler and others tell you not to use this type of coolant in their newer models. HOAT, or Hybrid Organic Acid Technology. Found in newer Ford, Chrysler and Mercedes vehicles, containing organic acids, but no 2-EHA, and a touch of silicate. It uses the best aspects of both IAT and OAT. HOAT is a very protective, long-life coolant.
What's a universal coolant? It's an antifreeze containing unique OAT-based corrosion packages along with proprietary organic acids, e.g. carboxylate, designed to provide broad spectrum protection. It's up to you whether you feel like putting this into your beast.
Remember, don't keep your coolant in your car forever, no matter what kind it is, or what it's made of! Finally, if you *do* mix your coolants, for whatever reason, it's not the end of the world. Your car won't explode, your timing belt won't jump a tooth, and neither will your water pump fall off. What *will* happen is you'll neutralize the beneficial properties your pure coolant formula was providing you. If you've mixed them, do yourself a favor and flush the radiator ASAP.
How do you change the AC belt on a 2001 Dodge Intrepid?
Which engine? It is different between the 2.7 and the 3.5. The 3.5, loosen the bolt on the idler for the AC belt, then from under the car back off the belt tension adjuster until you can remove the belt. Reverse process to install, tension should be about 1/2" total play in belt after adjustment.
Where is the starter located in a 1994 dodge caravan?
The started is located at the front of the engine compartment, near the middle. - It is located up and "behind" the front motor mount. As I recall, you have to remove this on the 3.3 or 3.8 engine to remove the starter. The best way to remove the motor mount is the three nuts and bolts at the bottom of the radiator support and then the bolts that mount it to the block. One is around and to the drivers side as I recall. I'm sorry if this is a little vague, but I've dropped and swapped enough A604/41TEs that I forget the small stuff.... I just Do It." Besides the wires that are bolted to the starter, there are three bolts on the 3.0 and 3.3/3.8 engines that hold it to the block. These are located on the transmission (drivers) side of the starter and bell housing. The top one also holds a wire loom clip, so be sure to put that back on when reassembling. The entire swap should take you about 45 minutes if you aren't familiar with the layout.
Fuse box diagram for 1995 Dodge Intrepid?
The listing of fuse size and function is shown on the back size of the fuse box cover itself.
What would make an Intrepid heater blow cold air?
Could be low on coolant; could need a thermostat. In either case, the car is probably going to overheat if it hasn't alreasy done so.
AnswerI am having the same problem with my 2001 Intrepid. I had the thermostat replaced and it is still blowing out cold air. I was told that it could be that I need to replace my water pump. What do you think? AnswerI've noticed sometimes if the heat is blowing cold air. I set the air to cold and then after a second or two back again.. it seems that the "brain" if there is one doesnt set the vents right if you had it in heat from before. After flopping from heat to cold and then back again it starts blowing heat for me. Other then that I'd check your coolant.. could be low, could be blocked hoses, could be blocked heater core. (possibly having it flushed I could see helping if something is restricted.) The hoses could be weak and not flowing properly to the heater core. (I havent ever looked at one on a intrepid as mine hasn't given me that probelm yet) Most of the above is previous experience from other vehicles. I don't see how a water pump could be the probelm too much without the engine having overheating probelms too. Good luckHow do you change a starter in a 2001 Dodge Intrepid.Where is it located?
http://www.autozone.com/shopping/repairGuide.htm?pageId=0900c1528021a8ce#hd1-1-2
My personal experience would be replace and properly gap spark plugs, and use a higher octane gas or these yellow bottles called "HEAT". Good luck!
Where is the Catalytic Converter on a 2003 Dodge Intrepid 3.5L?
both converters are located under the hood down between engine & front wheels
How do you replace the head gasket located on a 1998 dodge stratus?
This is a major repair requiring way above average skills and tools. If you process the skills, and the tools, purchase a repair manual and go for it.
Answer improved here...
first of all i want to say whom ever chose to write such a ridiculous answer... aught to be banned from this site..
secondly lets answer the question.. in steps...
1. buy replacement parts.. ( gaskets, new head bolts)
2. access tool need ( or mechanical shop)
3. understand what happens
4. put yourself to work
5. recheck everything two and three times...( we all have to do it)
6. test the vehicle around the block... short trips.. to establish use/trust and not destroy your work or hurt yourself if you have done something or left something outl. :)
Capish? Am I clear?
OK... item 3 and 4 are the same so pay attention. I will go through the steps as best i can.
1. remove/ detach battery from car.
2. remove/ detach air intake and associated wires hoses etc.
3. unbolt remove the intake manifold from the head.
4. remove the valve cover gasket.
5. remove the exhaust manifold from its connection to the car.. but leave it connected to the car/exhaust pipe itself...
6*** Here is the tough one... so i capitalize, it to get your attention
KNOW AND UNDERSTAND THE TIMING MECHANISMS AND RITUALS TO RETIME THE CAR.
if you don't know what i mean... i am talking about the belt direction, understanding of belt tensioners and pulleys etc.
retime = adjustment and coordination of the synchronization of the crank to the valves opening and closing... this part i am not going to tell you how to do.. go get a car book for 10 buck ish... for your car and motor...
7. remove the timing belt making white self timing marks on the valve pulley and associated marks on the belt ALSO making white marks on the crank pulley and associated marks on the lower portion of the belt.
most people use liquid white out... seems to work well...
8. unbolt the head... break it loose by loosing the bolts on the outsides first and work your way inside.
9. if it sticks to the block. hit it with a mallet or rest wood against it and strike the wood
with the hammer, 2X4 pine works best.
10 read the book to understand the bolt patterns and bolt tensioning practices... i don't know them for this car... use the right tools? don't guess at anything.
11. clean and polish the block and head surfaces.... I use a 3M green scrubby looking thing on a spinner cost about five bucks...
i forget what i used as a polishing fluid... i might have used marvel mystery oil...
don't use solvent with the green scrubby thing on the spinner ( drill driven)
12. reassemble.. use the steps in the book
just reverse the process..
12A. get the new gasket and set it in place... etc... i used the slightest film of high temp PVC stuff from the car store.
Always! use high temp COPPER gasket sealer adhesive. Its like 5 bucks at autozone. Go with PERMATEX its rated at 500*f temp handling. Some people say its best not to but if you watch Chryslers videos they use to teach there "pro's" then you can see they strongly recommend it.
12B rest the head back in place
be ready to plunge your bolts in place and hand thread down! to keep the gasket from sliding out of place...
12C torque your head bolts to correction tension using book info to introduce pattern and foot pounds of tightness.
12D re belt and re time the car... it is recommended to new timing belt water pump thermostat tensioner pulley.... all those things at once so you never have to go back into the mechanics of the car again... lol as long as you do it well that is!!!
12E re attach the exhaust manifold with new ex mani gasket... no goop to hot
12F re attach the valve cover and new gasket there
12G re attach the intake manifold with new gaskets...
if you do a V6 with a project like this... i did the ex and intake manifolds at the same time. :) you goop the intake its colder.. and wont cook the crap you put on .
12H re attach the air hoses and cables wires etc.
12I look over the car....
don't get excited you are not done...
12H look over the car... understand the timing ...
DONT RUSH IT YOU CAN BREAK STUFF HERE>...
make sure there are no bolts left over ... this is no joke....
look over all your wire connections... you will get this far and leave one clip apart and the car not run and it will break your heart....
refresh appropriate fluids here... understand how much antifreeze belongs in the system... DONT MESS THIS UP. will waste all your time... if you don't do this part right.
you can have an air bubble in your air system too which can come back to bite you...
read read read.
gave your car a try etc...
Im gonna NAG here... LOOK at the car... the motor and wiring and assembly... that you just did... first admire your work... second look for and att the parts of the process i outlined and you DID... remember your steps... HOW HARD WAS IT>.. did you leave anything apart...
NOW go start your car.
If you appreciate my HACK ... at answering this question... please drop me a line via email.... bill.bills66@ googles mail service (gmail.com). i would appreciate knowing my effort helped.
sincerely,
David
PS the very inner steps described here might be a little off...
You have to look at your own car / motor configuration to know which has to be removed in what order. :)
VERY HELPFUL POST!
I will be doing this job on my 05 Neon SXT soon. I just installed a Crane 10 camshaft and forgot to double check some bolts (camshaft bolt). VERY IMPORTANT that you make sure everything is tightened correctly even if you just plan to start it for a "quick check." I ended sheering my roller pin on the end of my BRAND NEW camshaft. Needles to say it jumped time so I need a new valves :( Decided to get a new head completely assembled and replace the new "old style" camshaft with my Crane #10 camshaft. All in all I found all the parts on Ebay to do this for just under $700. But that's including my performance cam, cam gear, new water pump, performance timing belt, tensioner, complete gasket set w/ new head bolts, new cylinder head, all the required lubes and fluids (including PERMATEX Copper Gasket Sealer), t55 socket, and the pulley puller rental (PN#27139@Autozone)
My advice: If you plan on doing this make sure you know you can do it and you have the right tools and time. Don't rush it, don't get cocky, and ALWAYS QUADRUPLE CHECK your work and PREPARE PREPARE PREPARE. The two most important thing you can do. Good luck.
Why does my 2002 Dodge Intrepid overheat and the heater blows only cold air?
the air conditioner is separate from your cooling system. intrepids are prone to overheating, and i think it is because the radiator is too small to properly vent heat.
AnswerCooling system should also be bled of air by the bleed screw on the water outlet located on the top of the motor.Air pockets are common.Weak battery?
Loose or corroded battery terminals?
Engine seized?
Bad starter?
Bad starter solenoid?
Bad neutral switch?
How do you remove thermostat housing unit on 2001 dodge intrepid 2.7 liter?
It's located underneath the engine for some psychotic reason. Maybe they want to make sure that you cannot do it yourself.
How do you set the cam timing on a v6 2.7 liter Dodge Intrepid?
The marks on the chain and the sprockets are set in such a way that the chain is installed at 50 deg after tdc. This is done so that the pistons are not at tdc where they could hit the valves while trying to install the chain. The marks are the only thing after tdc. When the chain is installed properly, the valves and pistons will be in proper time and the valves will be closed when the piston is at tdc. All you have to do is ine up the plated links on the chain with the proper marks on the sprockets.
When the marks on the chain and the marks on the sprockets are lined up the piston is after tdc. This is how it is supposed to be.
Buy a service manual and follow the directions step by step.
The piston is not At top when marks are lined up.
On a 2.7L, when the timing marks are lined up the piston is not at top dead center. It is about 50 deg past top.
AnswerWhen you removed the pump, how much tension was in your chain? That chain stretches real bad due to engine overheating, even though it will be normal on your gauges in the cab. follow the procedure below, but if your chain has stretched, replacee it. Its best to replace the chain anyway. Also check the oilpump when you check for spark and its quite imperative that you keep the right amout of oil all the time. set both your camshafts to 90degrees with the cylinder head and cover mating surfaces, using the little punched holes as your guides. Set cylinder number one to TDC and align the chain marks on the gears as follows:The two colored pieces of chain go on the right, and the the left gear and the crankshaft sprocket get one each. Reset your tensioner before reinstalling it or it will fail dismally. Rotete the engine using the crankshaft about three complete revolutions until the timing marks are back to were you set them. Before you close your engine, install the sparkplugs into the boots, but not into the block, then crank your engine and check for spark. If they spark you are good to go. If not remove the camshaft position sensor and try again. If they spark without the sensor in, the rotate you right camshafts by 180 degrees and try again. when working fine, installation is the reverse of the removal.
note, be sure your tensioner is fully reset or you will trhow away your engine like an ex-spouse. signed: mr Houston. mr Houston.
The half moon cut out on the crank sprocket aligns with the arrow on the oil pump housing. If you don't have service manual with a sufficent picture you need to go get one. This timing chain is very complicated.
Go to this link and you can download the complete Intrepid Service Manual: http://www.dodgeintrepidchat.net/02lheHope this helps!
