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3.3L longevity?

61K views 33 replies 25 participants last post by  Evon Trizmo  
Hi All,

What's everyone's experience with the 3.3L? I'm interested in longevity information, known issues, etc. Assuming everyone has read my last post, I found a replacement for the dead '98. It's a 2000 with the 3.3L and about 98,000 miles. Seems tight and strong, although after the 3.0L anything might seem strong. I realize that I'm probably preaching to the choir, but I'm interested in informed opinions.

Thanks,

Mike
I have a 2000 grand caravan sport w/240 K miles & a new set of tires, has the 3.3 dodge engine thank goodness. Im a do it yourself guy most jobs- Ive had some jobs too doooo--
lots of tensioning & Idler pulleys, transmition 1 warranty one not, headliner, just did original alternator change ( alt. actually bench tested good but elect. went insane so after new battery/then alt, seems OK , power steering pump couple years ago, changed front end wear items after it became really sloppy & was killing tires, 3 power window assemblies (2 driver & 1 passenger side). original ac system & rear air still blowing but compressor is loud, leaks some freon. Headlight panel control switch, ac fan control on dash works on all speeds accept #3 currently. Both turnsignal s work fine but the indicator lights in upper dash dont light up as of this month.... doesnt burn oil but leaks quite a bit.. We had a 92 caravan that was great when my 3 kids were little so i got the 2000 w/ about 20 K miles at purchase, deep south, mostly kept outside so clear coat is leaving my wifes sinking ship.

in closing, still rides great/super comfortable seats & with seats out- you can move any kid to college, holds more crap than most pick ups....but alas my last dodge forever!!!!

wanna buy it, make you a great deal