95 Caravan

[Roy Von Rogers]

Hi all first post.

I have a 95 Caravan with a 3.0 engine. Can anyone tell me if the cam belt brakes, do the valves on this engine have clearance, or is it a good bet that the pistons bent the valves when the belt broke.

In my younger years I used to be a professional automotive tech, and still repair most of my vehicles. This was my wifes grocery getting car, and even though it was a good runner before this, just not sure if I want to repair if it has bent valves.

Thanks for taking the time to reply.

Roy

[autotech234]

I have own one of these vans and the belt did brake going down the highway. But a new belt on. had no problems

[Roy Von Rogers]

Thanks for the info

Roy

[Alphabravo]

According to this thread it's a non-interference engine. So there should be no damage.

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...0+interference

[Scrapper]

Originally Posted by Roy Von Rogers

Hi all first post.

I have a 95 Caravan with a 3.0 engine. Can anyone tell me if the cam belt brakes, do the valves on this engine have clearance, or is it a good bet that the pistons bent the valves when the belt broke.

In my younger years I used to be a professional automotive tech, and still repair most of my vehicles. This was my wifes grocery getting car, and even though it was a good runner before this, just not sure if I want to repair if it has bent valves.

Thanks for taking the time to reply.

Roy

i've never heard of a bent piston have you done a comp test on it? and how many mls. you got on it? and we will start here first hope it helps.

sxrapper........