[mooncat84]

As it may not be a common problem, It was indeed the vent valve in my case and replacing the fuel tank cured the problem.

Originally Posted by hkmorgan87

Wait, you don't all get your gas from the same gas station do you? Did the dealer check fuel pressure? You could possible have a bad pump.

If you suspect water or debris in your gas, you should replace your fuel filter. Your fuel filter coule possibly be plugged. Although this would msot likely not cause an intermittent problem like your describing.

The valve in the tank is a vent valve. On most vehicles this is replaced as a separate unit, but on vans, this is a part of the gas tank. That valve is not a common part to fail, I've worked at a dodge dealer for 2 years, and I've seen maybe a handful of vans, to have that problem.

Finally, a few tidbits.

Make sure you are not overfilling your tank. When the pump shuts off, DO NOT, put more gas in. There is a tube that runs from the filler neck to an emission canister, and if you overfill you tank, gas will run into this canister, causing a CE or MIL light, which might cause driveability problems like your having.

And, the little flap on the tank is not a vital component, it is there mostly to keep large debris out of your tank.