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61K views 33 replies 25 participants last post by  Evon Trizmo  
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Newbee Point of View

Just bought a '92 for $500. 198,000 km....

My local mechanic told me horror stories of "...fuel rail failures" and lifters. I have yet to find out what these are, but yet I held the 3.3 V6 and it sounded strong.

Oh, yeah! Apparently there is a pin that over time will break loose and grenade the engine and transmission...something to do with lack of proper lubrication during high torque circumstances.

Other than that I am also interested to know more about these motors.

He (the mech) did say that of the "mini van world", the caravan is the best option, to quote....

"they made them first, they made them best."

He drives a '96
 
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