Well I had to sell mine, because I had to fix it almost every weekend to go to work. Not to mention I was in a Car Pool and I had to have AC. Then again it had over 200K on the ticker. Glad the video helped. Ironically I still have videos I never completed and posted. Maybe I should do some of them and post them. Best Blessings. Keith Noneya
This video was a huge help for me . I was able, with no real mechanic ability to do this. Pretty impressive for a 70yr old lady. Your video, and direction is excellent. Thank You
Aw making me feel good here! Rubbing my knuckles on my chest and blowing on them. You are most welcome and I'm glad you were able to do it. Just goes to show with some tools, instructions and the WILL to do it, most folks can do just about anything. Thank you for the nice comment and keep up getting it done. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya
Thanks, looks easier than some others I've watched! Very much appreciate you saying torx and socket sizes. I'm a 64 year old grandma, still doing most of my own repairs. UA-cam university has saved me literally thousands of dollars, and hours of frustration. I'm getting ready to change plugs, wires, pcv valve and valve cover gaskets. All this while waiting for parts to do the brakes, all the way around.
Glad to help. I posted it after the first time it did it with it on and found out how easy it was to take off. Thanks for watching. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
THANK YOU. I just replaced my downstream O2 sensor in about 3 hours. No more check engine light and it did not cost me hundreds of $ in labor. Removing the wiper assembly made the job WAY easier. Thanks for the excellent video.
Hey Herd of Dogs! You're welcome glad it helped. I wish I had seen a video like this the first time I did my spark plugs. Thanks for watching. Best wishes n Blessings. Oh please hit the Thumbs up so it turns blue for me if you haven't already. Keith Noneya
Your video is absolutely the best help video on youtube!!! Everyone that works on a Caravan or T&C needs to know this. I have been turning wrenches for years and I was never aware that this wiper assembly could be so easily removed to access the back of the engine. You, sir, are a genius. This will make tune-ups a breeze as well as PS pump replacements.
I've been turning wrenched professionally for 37 years. I have never removed the cowl nor dropped the engine cradle nor removed the motor mount and pulled the engine toward the radiator like so many folks speak about. I have used a 6 inch extension, a swivel (with a bit of electrical tape to stiffen it up a bit and the spark plug socket.
Glad to help Henry. There's a whole playlist on my channel for the Caravan. Check it out so you'll know what's there in the future if you need any of them. Thanks for watching. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Put off changing my spark plugs but after watching this I decided to give it a go! Simple job easy to follow instructions. Boosted my confidence enough to give it a go. Save over 300.00 compare to what dealer wanted to do the job for. I appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge. Cheers.
- Thanks for the great , detailed video . 👍 . - Especially the part at 11:32 where you drop the plastic piece down in the motor somewhere and have to find it . ( Cause we all been there where that one part , bolt or screw drops , and its like finding a needle in a haystack ,, 😓😅 ) . - ✌️ All .
I really liked how the van road and was really comfortable. I eventually sold it because I was constantly fixing it just to go to work, and I carpooled with it. So eventually it was costing to much to continue to run that van about 100 miles a day. I have a caravan playlist of a ton of video's and problems you may run across. Comment or email me any time Aileen. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Hey Gary you're welcome. Your problem is exactly why I posted this video. Hope all goes well for you. Thanks for watching. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith
Thanks Mike, after I learned how to do take it off, it made perfect sense to make the job so much easier by just taking that extra 10-15 minutes of work. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Great video. Valve cover gaskets leaking and we can smell the oil fumes in the car. Now I can do the valve cover gaskets and spark plugs while I'm back there.
Your information was Great, wipers failed - what was needed were new bushings. simple how to get at the system And now I know how to get at the O2 sensor etc. Perfect. 1998 Caravan 711,000 km on the vehicle and still going strong!
You're welcome bud. Glad it helped. I had the same problem when I went to do mine, so I made this for people like you. Best Blessings & Prayers. Keith Noneya
I'm very grateful to you for making this video. You went about the removal and installation in great details. I had previously changed the spark plugs on my Grand Caravan the hard way. The way you showed is so much better and easier. It's worth it to go through the process. I can see other things back there that I know will be easier to do with the wiper assembly removed. Again thank you!
I have done over 500 of these vehicles. If you use a swivel and the correct spark plug socket you DO NOT need to move the engine forward, drop the engine 6 inches nor remove the cowl. You reach around the engine from the ignition coil block. Basic 3/8 metric socket set that comes with a swivel is all you need to remove the plugs. If you're going to install the plugs correctly you use a torque wrench and tighten plugs to the proper specification.
Yep you sure can. The video is more for the beginner mechanic or someone who hasn't done it before, and you're correct You DO NOT have to remove the cowl to change the spark plugs. I know I've done it both ways too, It's just a lot easier to do it that way if you haven't done several of these. ** I don't know what you mean by and I quote; "need to move the engine forward, drop the engine 6 inches". I don't remember saying that in the video, if I did I apologize please send the time stamp so I can tell people to ignore that portion of the video. I did say; "You have to take this off, or you're in for a real real hard job back there", don't forget the "OR" portion of my sentence please. - Removing the Cowl will make the job way easier, unless you've got experience doing it with it on, most people don't. - Removing the Cowl also offers a great opportunity to inspect the back of the engine for possible future problems, like Valve Cover leaks or changing the O2 Sensor etc. - One thing I've learned doing mechanic work for over 35 plus years is no two mechanics do the job the same way. So I say; as long as the job is correct in the end and it meets specs and the repair is reliable, do the job the way that suits your style of mechanic work. Thanks for watching Micheal and the the nice comment. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
I am glad you posted this. If you need to replace the vacuum booster, wiper assembly is one step you need to do. There is no video of how to replace a bosster on 2001 and up. But once the battery & tray is out you will need to also loosen the bolts that hold the abs module to push it down just enough to pull the booster out. On thing about vacuum boosters, the diaphram can get a hole in it which will cause a vacuum leak and stumbling of the engine. besides not stopping your ride. There is a guy on UA-cam that completely explains booster replacement, it's operation and adjusting if needed. Look for the Australian New Zealand guy on youtube He is spot on.
Very clear demo and communication. Thanks much. Easier and cheaper than removing the intake manifold to access and replace the rear spark plugs and wires. With the larger 3.8 liter motor, this procedure is essential.
Thanks Denney, yeah the first time I did the spark plugs I didn't know I could take it off. So when figured it out things got so much easier, I said man I gotta make a video and post it. Thanks for the feedback. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya
Thank you for the good tips on changing out the rear plugs on the Chrysler T and C. One thing I always see when do it yourselfers perform engine work on their own vehicles and then put the system back together they never ever power wash the cowlings or parts that could be cleaned right back to factory fresh. I always use a cleaning solution, power wash, lubricate any nuts and bolts before re-assembly. Professional grages don't do this either. Also add some rust preventative coatings as well. Care for your vehicle and it will care for you.
A very good point John. I used to do that but it took up so much time in the videos that I decided to let folks do that themselves if they wanted. Those upper screws I had actually taken them to the grinder, buffed them with a wire wheel and painted them semi-flat black. I don't remember if it they were done before this video or another one. This van no matter how well I treated it, it managed to break itself constantly. After putting a transmission in it I sold it for the price of the transmission to a friend. I had a nickname for this van. I called it the Fix it again Caravan. I paid $2,500.00 for it and spent over $3,000.00 in repairs over the next three years. I've had four Chrysler products over the last 20 years and all of them once they got over 100,000 miles became money pits. However my 95 Nissan Pathfinder with almost 300,000 has been almost serious maintenance free. My 2001 F350 7.3L 4x4 with over 200,000 miles on it is the same as the Nissan, they have been pretty reliable for the miles they've had on them. My Pastor has had 4 dodge vehicles in the last 10 years, all died except for the new Dodge truck he just bought. I do love the ride of the Caravans and Town & Countries and the seats are so comfortable. Glad the video helped. Thanks again for the good comment. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya
OMG I'm going to use this info and do the spark plugs, wires, maybe the O2 sensors and the front struts. Thank you so much I was dreading doing the struts until I saw this!!
You're welcome Hlgar. You can actually do the rear spark plugs without removing the cowling but it's difficult to do it that way. Also you don't get the change to inspect the top rear of the engine. Thanks for watching. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Thanks for the detail. I struggled with removing the wiper assembly on my 2000 base 3.0 L Caravan, but you gave enough detail on removal. Mine has (6) 13 MM bolts, but otherwise removal was similar.
I'm fixing my 2000 town and country. I have to repair my rusted out strut tower with a repair kit that has a metal cap that has to be riveted and glued all the way around. This removal is necessary to access around the top of the strut tower. Thanks 👍
Great video!followed step by step made job very easy.Worth the extra hour to do.Wipers are a pain in the ass to pull off,soaked them in penatrating oil to break loose.That was hardest part.Thanks !Best video on youtube.
Thanks Scott. Most of the time the wipers just come right off. Sorry to hear you had to soak them in some Penetrating Oil to get them to come off. Glad the video help you & thanks for watching. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
@@keithnoneya Thanks Keith,you made process very simple.My wipers were stuck pretty good,i yanked for a good half hour each one ,tapped with rubber hammer,finally before i about gave up ,i put some jb penatrating oil on them came loose instantly,must have been froze .The rear plugs came out easy,i hopped right up above radiator with a towel 4 comfort on knees,work was easy seeing them and getting them out 160,000 on a 2005 3.8,van runs great now.I also didnt put wipers back on exactly how they came off,they were out of sink,took me a sec to straighting that out.Thanks again!Great video.
Hey no problem Mario. Glad you liked the video man. Have a good one and take care of that little one in your picture. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya
I'm waiting for the W-D40 Penetration rust on my wiper blades mine wouldn't budge lol Midwest Salted roads I guess.--I like the video because I think it makes the jobs easier and also I am preparing to also change out my cracked windshield and think have to do the same steps.
I really like watching you work Keith. Easy to follow instructions, great lighting. I'm going to recommend a small gorilla tripod. Great investment when it comes to shooting video in those not so easy to put a tripod spot. I've got social parasites where I live also. If it's not chained down to a 500 lb concrete barricade, they'll steal it. If they can see it, it's as good as gone.
Thanks Gerry. I purchased a tripod that wraps around things but I'm not used to using it yet. As far as thieves I'm pretty safe here so far, but I did have someone come in my garage and take my Craftsman Metric wrench set. I was pretty pissed about that. Funny they left the SAE hanging right next to it and more expensive items around it alone. I guess they heard me coming back out and left before I could catch them. That's the only problem I've had. Most of the time I keep my tools out of sight when I'm not outside with them and sometimes I tie my dog up within reach of my tools. More than a few people have come up into the yard for some unknown reason and changed their mind when my dog showed them his teeth. I used to have a friend that when he wanted something heavy hauled off that was broken, like a broken dryer or refrigerator, he would put a sign on it "Works $50.00 bucks" and put it by the road in front of his house. Usually is was gone that night, he was a pretty smart guy, and knew his neighborhood pretty good, he lived in Algiers Louisiana. Well gotta go. Should be putting up some more Caravan Videos this week or next. Did one on the Blend door Actuator for the dual climate control. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith
Hey Gerry I was re reading some of the old posts to see if I missed anyone. I loved the comment on the social parasites because of a story my friend Scotty told me. Scotty would put his old broken down appliances on the curb and put; "Works $50.00" on it, by morning it was gone. No need to call the dump and pay them to haul it off, let the social parasites do the job for you. LOL
Thanks Ritchie, that's why I started making these videos. I grew up working on cars with my dad in his garage. I got tired of car videos that show what they did, but not how they did it, they're just about useless. So I decided to start making my own videos when I work on cars. Then I put: Tools, Part numbers, Chemicals, Consumables, misc info and where to get it. Glad it helped. I have some other Caravan repair video, I put them all in a Caravan playlist on my channel home page. Thanks for watching. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya
Thank you for your video, I just changed the O2 sensor, I tried to do it without removing the cowling. Was awful, the wiper arms were hard to remove so I used a jaw puller. Sensor and spark plugs took around an hour and the check engine light is gone. Again thank you for your video.
You're welcome Joe. Nothing is more frustrating to have done a difficult job only to find out there was an easier way to do it after it's done. So I didn't want folks to find out the hard way like I did so I made it for folks just like you Joe. Thanks for watching and I assume a thumbs up. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya
Thanks VCY, I love those, they have style and class and I love the way they ride, very comfortable. I've owned several Dodges or Chrysler products over the years. They all have been pretty good up until about 125,000 miles on the odometer, after that they kind of turn into money pits. I finally sold the 2002 Caravan after I kept replacing part after part and I car pool, so I needed a reliable ride. I know the Caravan pretty well so if you have any questions let me know. Best Wishes n Blessing. Oh also loved the vintage cars. I'll keep an eye on your channel. Keith Noneya
Keith Noneya thank you very much, I’m just kind of playing around making up car slideshows. The caravan I am getting, has 110,000, but it is from a friend and he really took good care of it. But I think now he just got bored with it because he bought a new car. This will be my first minivan, but I have wanted one for so long. I’m tired of grabbing a friend when I need to pick something up that’s a large. You did a great job on that video. Thank you so much!!
Lovely, 10 out of 10, let's make America great again, though I am a Canadian. Very instructive video, you should try instructing in mechanic programme in college
Спасибо Иван. Я не могу придумать большего комплимента. Наилучшие пожелания и благословения. Кит Ноня Thank you Ivan. I can not think of a greater compliment. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Thanks Kieth, did not realize how much was involved and have been avoiding removing the windshield wiper assemble and reach around to even do the power steering pump. I have the rear valve cover to replace as of yet. Does not help I have XXL glove sized hands.
Removing the wiper assembly goes pretty fast about 15 minutes and it will save you so much time and frustration. To do the valve cover put an old pillow over the car where you're going to lay, it will help a lot on you tummy and chest. I had a 70 year old lady do the wiper assembly so I'm sure you can handle it. Thanks for sharing and feel free to ask questions as needed. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya
Gr8 video , gonna give shot tomorrow , BTW , 1.if u put a small piece of electrical tape on hard to reach screws\bolts while using extensions , so it won't fall off , 2. My 1999 Dodge caravan's serpentine belt, would slide off ,anytime it rained , or , went thru a puddle ,EVERY mechanic said , $300,$400 , to fix , I fixed it , n spent only $1:25 , for 2 washers , that I put , BEHIND , The tensioner wheel , It pushed it out enough , that there was not enough play for the belt to come off, It's been 2 years , stays on no matter how much water hits it , just s'thing to try B4 ALOT of $ is spent , hope this helps s'one .
That's a pretty awesome washer trick. Most belts that fall off or squeal are due to alignment issues. Glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Great Video!!! Made changing the rear plugs a snap! Previous owner must not have changed them often as I had to use a small breaker bar to lossen the plugs. Would never had been able isf I didnt remove the assembly (plus fixed clogged washer line...0
Thanks Banana Monkee I appreciate that. Keep working on that Star Spangle Banner, we need a good guitar rendition of that on the tube. Best Wishes n Blessings. Kieth Noneya
Well, I hate to say it, but I have learned to do a rear plug change by removing the inlet air tube and with both arms around the engine like a bear hug removed plug wires and plugs relatively easy. There is even room for a short air gun for blowing the dirt out from around the plugs. Your method would be great for doing head gaskets or intake gaskets.
I've done it both ways and they both work. I found the problem with doing it by leaving the Wiper Assembly on is that you can't see back there to do anything or do an inspection while you're there. So essentially you can get the job done blind folded, but you will never see anything else that could be a potential problem in the future, like a cracking hose, intake or you name it. By taking that extra 10-15 minutes you can do that inspection and see exactly what's going on and what you're doing back there as well. If you're in a hurry and just don't want to take the extra time to do the inspection, and you're ok with doing the job by feel, the old way is a little quicker for sure. I prefer to take the extra 10-15 minutes and make sure all is well back there to keep my van reliable. Thanks for watching, hope you found the video useful for your future projects. It's just a matter of preference. At least you know another way to do it now if you need to get back there. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Hi William, no money necessary. If you insist drop a few bucks in the offering plate the next time you go to church Sunday, or Christmas/Easter & subscribe. That's thanks enough for me. Trying to keep the 2nd Commandment, "Love your neighbor as yourself and treat others as you would want to be treated", Jesus of all people! Thanks for the thanks & offer. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
I gotta question may b I'll get back to me for some reason I fill up the gas all the way up when I was driving of from the gas station the car stall on me no power lost or not check engine light but it only happens some times when I fill it up full any ideas bc I bin learning a lot a bout cars
Polo, my van a 2004 T&C does the same thing, do not fill the tank passed 3/4's, the tanks fume or vapor management system is poorly designed and Dodge.Chrysler will do nothing to remedy the situation for millions of vans with this issue, the van is sucking gasoline instead of just fuel vapors and your stalling out because of it, so simply dont fill it up, I put 3/4's in and run fine, to fix this you got to replace the whole damn tank !!!
@@alfries9736 awesome man tanks for the great news man bc I was a bout to start hitting out the engine N replace every think the only think I don't like a bout the van is the back of main flow to release the back screws is pain in the ass bit wife an kids love the van
Good to know for the oxygen sensor, but just did 2 vans worth of plugs and wires without the removal. Take off the air intake box and with a good light and maybe a mirror or phone to have a look, you can do it by feel. Yeah, I doubted it too, but it went quick.
Yeah I was going to do it that way to until I saw someone talk about taking it off. So I made a video on how to do it. Glad the video has been helpful to so many folks. I never thought it would have been, but boy was I wrong. It's one of the most popular videos that I put up. Thanks for watching. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Once you get the wipers and exterior part, do you really need to remove all the support structure? From here it looks like one could just snake their arm through. Thoughts?
You snake your arm through there for sure but that kinda defeats the purpose of even starting the process and you may only gain an inch and since the hard part is already done, it makes more sense to get all the room you can. In addition the bottom of the support structure has fiberglass insulation on it and with the age of it expect it to get all up in your arms, even if you're wearing a shirt. These vans are getting any younger so it's a good idea to do a good inspection back there on everything. Hope that answers your questions. Thanks for watching. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
@@WoundedEgo Glad it worked out for you bud. Hope the video was some help for you if you do need to get behind the engine for an inspection or repair of other items like a valve cover leak or an O2 Sensor. Thanks for the reply. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
I've seen videos on here where some people try to work behind there without taking the cowl off. Some will actually pull the whole intake system off of the engine instead of removing the cowl. But why? It's so easy to take the cowl off so why risk disturbing the induction system? You could end up with a vacuum leak and a check engine light.
WooooHooooo! Another satisfied viewer and another Caravan with a real 6 plug tune up. Yah I did it the hard way the first time, after that I said there has got to be an easier way to do maintenance back there. I did some more research and found a video where a guy talked about it but didn't show it. That was it for me I was going to save the world of Caravan mechanics and make a video on how to do it for the other poor saps who own Caravans. LOL Really glad it helped you, and thanks for the thanks Mike you made my day with your nice comment. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya
Mike, he was seriously considering a three spark plugs tune up. Hilarious. I have the same vehicle and was wondering how I'd reach back there, but not once did I consider changing only three SPs. Thank God Mike found your video.
LOL, I thought so but I wasn't sure. Initially I thought you might be talking about having to take off the wiper assembly to do the spark plugs, which is what I thought the first time I looked under there to do some work. "Like Seriously who thought of this design!" Then I realized how easy it was to get it off, then it wasn't so bad. Thanks for the laugh. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya
You sure can it's not only for plugs but "Rear Engine Access" in case you want to do valve cover gaskets, O2 Sensor or anything else back there.I've seen guys do spark plugs and valve cover gaskets with the wiper assembly on, it can be done for sure. Taking the 10-15 minutes to take it off just makes it easier to ensure after you pull the plugs or valve cover gasket that nothing will fall into the engine and it's easier to reinstall them. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
I didn't remove the cowl. I had my girlfriend do those plugs she has skinny short forearms, told what to do, she did a good job. Now she wants to help every time I work on the cars.
Not sure what bolts you're talking about, but no you don't have to take the CPS off when you remove the wiper assembly. The CPS is on the passenger side of the engine under the belt, and there are two speed sensors on the drivers side on the front of the transmission: an engine transmission input speed sensor and a transmission output speed sensor. I hope that answers your question. Let me know if you need anything else. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
I replaced the wires and plugs without removing anything. Only reason I would remove the cowl would be for a valve cover gasket which I'm doing shortly.
Many people are able to do it by feel and it's easier for some folks not to have the extra step. There are also those who are not mechanically inclined and don't feel comfortable removing it. There is a benefit from removing it, you can do a quick inspection of the area behind the motor. It also helps to remove it when you do the valve cover gasket, as mentioned, and the O2 sensor or other items back there. Kudo's on doing it by feel, I did it that way the first time, but never again, that's whey I made the vdieo. Thanks for watching. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Thanks Mark, I'm not sure on the 2006 T&C. Just give it a good look and it most likely will. Thanks for the comment. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
My windshield wipers were most def not that easy to get off and I still broke that top right plug off, after trying for 2 days to get those back 3 out😔
I don't really know. The Haynes manual I have says 1996 to 2002. However most of the time they don't change very much. I would just look at the screws and see if it's the same or similar design. Even if it's different it's mostly so similar that you could figure it out. Let me know how it works out, because you've got me curious about that. Also if someone else asks that question I can answer it then. Thanks for watching. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
10-01-22 Took advice from a comment on one of these youtubes - used wheel ramps, crawled underneath and accessed rear plugs from there (99 voyager 3.3). Need long arms (i'm 6-3) and still had to remove alt bracket/belt tension to finaggle #1. O2 sensor easy to access this way as well. I recommend ramps. Time saved disassembling & reassembling wiper assembly went straight into actual job.
A little confused, you got the ramps, put the van on ramps, removed the Alt Bracket, Best Tensioner, Serpentine Belt and then reversed that process and that used less time than disassembling and reassembling the wiper assembly, that's pretty fast, I'm impressed for sure. It takes me about 10 minutes or less to pull the wiper assembly when I'm taking my time, and I don't have to touch a belt or ramps or lie on my back on a hot or dirty driveway. Interesting idea coming from the bottom though, I don't think I would have thought of that or been able to do that. I've never even heard of anyone doing it that way. One thing I've learned in working on vehicles is no two mechanics do the job the same way. The best way is the way that works best for you and gets the job done reliably. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
This is the Best way to deal with jobs that are to the rear of engine. I've done this even on my 99 Voyager, every tuneup. I am actually going to see if I can get to the bolts of that pesky tranny mount down back there.
Yep! If you're going to try and do the rear transmission mount you have to remove the wiper assembly to get to the three top bolts on the cage or part that mounts on the transmission. Two are in the cage and one is on the drivers side of the cage. Then you'll have the actual transmission mount with the top shield bolt and three mounting bolts and and the cross bolt that ties the cage and the mount all together. Have fun, been there done that, never again. I'll pay someone for that one next time! LOL Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
@@keithnoneya So let me ask you, will I be Able to access the 3 hold down bolts from the top, easier than thru the bottom? Also, you mention a "Cage", what is that? Might you be referring to the mount bracket? I take it that bracket doesn't need removal, correct?
Yep the cage is the bracket on the transmission. I just remembered the reason I took mine out was because I was changing the transmission, so you may be able to do it without taking it out, sorry about any confusion. About the three bolts on the actual transmission mount on the frame, that has the heat shield. I don't remember if I did the two front bolts from the top or not, I do remember doing the back one and the shield from under the car. Let me know how it goes if you do it. There is a video on line, it's old shaky and grainy, but there's enough information on it to do it, Here: ua-cam.com/video/S8d2FvFQCf0/v-deo.html Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
@@keithnoneya This was pretty good too Steve. It at least shows an approach from the top, which is very helpful. I just came up, where I drove her on ramps and checked both angles. I looked very doable, I thought it was going to be like, "impossibly doable, leave it to a shop"..lol. but I didn't notice damage to the rubber, as is with the front one. I will replace that front for sure, however, I plan to leave that rear one alone or Call you to do it for me..hahahaha.. kidding. Thanks again, Be blessed and encouraged Keith, we'll be in touch.
my wiper arms won't come off. even with liquid wrench and tapping bolt a hammer while pulling on arm, there's some sort of washer that seems fused to the bolt, won't budge. i ended up doing it by feel, wasn't too bad. any suggestions for how to unseize wiper arm?
Wow. Try a Tie Rod End Puller. You could also try putting that liquid wrench on there and letting it sit overnight, then try it. The only other thing I could think of would be to gently heat it up with a butane torch to see if it will expand enough for it to come off. It may be a little risky with the windshield and plastic shroud there but you may be able to do it. Once off put some anti-seize compound or some axle grease on it before you put them back on so you don't have that problem next time. I wish I had some better suggestions for you. Let me know how it works out. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
It's a 2002 Grand Caravan. If you need more repairs I have a playlist devoted to just repairing this van here: ua-cam.com/play/PLVLXGvrQp0OsNcwRxmtCkZaF5cjnffAdW.html Thanks for watching and I hope it helped. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Hi Mathew, most vehicles that have this type wiper assembly will be similar to this Dodge. I would look up how to change the spark plugs on a 2000 Chevrolet Venture to be sure. Try this video: ua-cam.com/video/GI9D-7wNx2E/v-deo.html Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
If you mean the black plastic cover, I would just get some stainless wood screws at Ace or Lowes. Take one with you for an example, then paint them semi flat black with some Testors model paint to keep the paint cost down. You can get them at the dealer but the cost would probably be high. Hope that helps you. Let me know if I can do anything else for you. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya
I really don't know, I always go from under the car to do that job. If you go from the top let me know how it works out. Thanks for watching, Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith
Hi Jones, a few dumb questions. 1. Is the plastic cap off, gotta ask? 2. Did you get the nut off? 3. If you grabbed it and wiggled it up and down and didn't come off, spray so wd-40 or PB-Blaster on it, let it sit for a 10 minutes then try to grab it with your hand and wiggle it up and down again. If it doesn't come off then use a cheap puller. Let us know how it worked out for you. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith
yes removed cap; took nut off; tried to wiggle as best i could without breaking it; socked it in pb blaster i will try to pry up and look for a puller will let you know how it goes its 05 town country
Eight years later and this video is still getting new views. Shows how reliable the Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vans really are.
Well I had to sell mine, because I had to fix it almost every weekend to go to work. Not to mention I was in a Car Pool and I had to have AC. Then again it had over 200K on the ticker. Glad the video helped. Ironically I still have videos I never completed and posted. Maybe I should do some of them and post them. Best Blessings. Keith Noneya
Still got my 2005 ,, 189k miles ( and a 1999 ,, 205k ) . Maybe get another year out of them .
Thanks for the video .
This video was a huge help for me . I was able, with no real mechanic ability to do this. Pretty impressive for a 70yr old lady. Your video, and direction is excellent. Thank You
Aw making me feel good here! Rubbing my knuckles on my chest and blowing on them. You are most welcome and I'm glad you were able to do it. Just goes to show with some tools, instructions and the WILL to do it, most folks can do just about anything. Thank you for the nice comment and keep up getting it done. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya
Hi Nancy, I'm another little old lady mechanic!
Thanks, looks easier than some others I've watched! Very much appreciate you saying torx and socket sizes.
I'm a 64 year old grandma, still doing most of my own repairs.
UA-cam university has saved me literally thousands of dollars, and hours of frustration.
I'm getting ready to change plugs, wires, pcv valve and valve cover gaskets.
All this while waiting for parts to do the brakes, all the way around.
Glad to help. I posted it after the first time it did it with it on and found out how easy it was to take off. Thanks for watching. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Thanks for this. These videos are a god send for us diy types.
You're welcome Old Guy, like me! Hope they keep your vehicle up and running good. Keith Noneya
Great detailed explanation. This big guy appreciates the extra room to work and never realized it would be this easy.
Yeah I'm a big guy too, yeah the extra room is a big help! Glad you liked the video. Best wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Thanks! One of the best car DIY UA-cam instructional videos.
Thanks Byungna... I appreciate the thanks. Best wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
THANK YOU. I just replaced my downstream O2 sensor in about 3 hours. No more check engine light and it did not cost me hundreds of $ in labor. Removing the wiper assembly made the job WAY easier.
Thanks for the excellent video.
Hey Herd of Dogs! You're welcome glad it helped. I wish I had seen a video like this the first time I did my spark plugs. Thanks for watching. Best wishes n Blessings. Oh please hit the Thumbs up so it turns blue for me if you haven't already. Keith Noneya
What code were you getting?
Your video is absolutely the best help video on youtube!!! Everyone that works on a Caravan or T&C needs to know this. I have been turning wrenches for years and I was never aware that this wiper assembly could be so easily removed to access the back of the engine. You, sir, are a genius. This will make tune-ups a breeze as well as PS pump replacements.
I've been turning wrenched professionally for 37 years. I have never removed the cowl nor dropped the engine cradle nor removed the motor mount and pulled the engine toward the radiator like so many folks speak about. I have used a 6 inch extension, a swivel (with a bit of electrical tape to stiffen it up a bit and the spark plug socket.
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This is by far the most informative , well delivered video I've seen. Thank you my friend. Don't change.
Thanks Ward I appreciate the compliment. Thanks for watching bud and I hope your project goes well. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
You sir are a very patient and clear and concise teacher with how to do this! Thank you!
Thanks Fred. Glad to help. Thanks for watching Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Great going, you just made my life easier to change those back spark plugs, thank you Sir!..
Glad to help Henry. There's a whole playlist on my channel for the Caravan. Check it out so you'll know what's there in the future if you need any of them. Thanks for watching. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Put off changing my spark plugs but after watching this I decided to give it a go! Simple job easy to follow instructions. Boosted my confidence enough to give it a go. Save over 300.00 compare to what dealer wanted to do the job for. I appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge. Cheers.
You're most welcome Chris, that's why I make them. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
We're you able to reach those three rear spark plugs without too much trouble after removing the wipers assembly?
Yes. Easy once the wiper assembly was out of the way. Good luck!@@byungna2566
Wiper assembly was easy as well. I needed a tool to pull wipers off stem. AutoZone had a loaner puller.
Yours may come off easier than mine.
- Thanks for the great , detailed video . 👍 .
- Especially the part at 11:32 where you drop the plastic piece down in the motor somewhere and have to find it . ( Cause we all been there where that one part , bolt or screw drops , and its like finding a needle in a haystack ,, 😓😅 ) .
- ✌️ All .
Thanks for the thank. I'm glad these videos are still helping people. Best Blessings. Keith Noneya
Recently bought a dodge caravan with same engine u show here. Thank u for ur tips, really appreciate it!!!👍👍👍
I really liked how the van road and was really comfortable. I eventually sold it because I was constantly fixing it just to go to work, and I carpooled with it. So eventually it was costing to much to continue to run that van about 100 miles a day. I have a caravan playlist of a ton of video's and problems you may run across. Comment or email me any time Aileen. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Thank you for this! I have to replace the valve cover seals on my 99 Plymouth Voyager. Removing this first is going to make my life a lot simpler!
Hey Gary you're welcome. Your problem is exactly why I posted this video. Hope all goes well for you. Thanks for watching. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith
changed out the power steering pump today. U were spot on with the video . saved a ton of money. ::thanks again . what a releif
Thanks Mike, after I learned how to do take it off, it made perfect sense to make the job so much easier by just taking that extra 10-15 minutes of work. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Great video. Valve cover gaskets leaking and we can smell the oil fumes in the car. Now I can do the valve cover gaskets and spark plugs while I'm back there.
Hey Israel, you're welcome. Thanks for watching and I'm glad it helped you. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya
You know the wipers don't come off that easy somewhat deceptive
@@mikespainting291. yes. i'm stuck at that step right now. Took the screw out and they don't budge. Even sprayed with lubricant and nothing
Your information was Great, wipers failed - what was needed were new bushings.
simple how to get at the system
And now I know how to get at the O2 sensor etc. Perfect.
1998 Caravan 711,000 km on the vehicle and still going strong!
Thanks for the video, I have to change spark plugs, and this is the easy way to do it.
You're welcome bud. Glad it helped. I had the same problem when I went to do mine, so I made this for people like you. Best Blessings & Prayers. Keith Noneya
I'm very grateful to you for making this video. You went about the removal and installation in great details. I had previously changed the spark plugs on my Grand Caravan the hard way. The way you showed is so much better and easier. It's worth it to go through the process. I can see other things back there that I know will be easier to do with the wiper assembly removed. Again thank you!
Hey Pablo, thanks for the thanks. Glad to help. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
I have done over 500 of these vehicles. If you use a swivel and the correct spark plug socket you DO NOT need to move the engine forward, drop the engine 6 inches nor remove the cowl. You reach around the engine from the ignition coil block. Basic 3/8 metric socket set that comes with a swivel is all you need to remove the plugs. If you're going to install the plugs correctly you use a torque wrench and tighten plugs to the proper specification.
Yep you sure can. The video is more for the beginner mechanic or someone who hasn't done it before, and you're correct You DO NOT have to remove the cowl to change the spark plugs. I know I've done it both ways too, It's just a lot easier to do it that way if you haven't done several of these.
** I don't know what you mean by and I quote; "need to move the engine forward, drop the engine 6 inches". I don't remember saying that in the video, if I did I apologize please send the time stamp so I can tell people to ignore that portion of the video. I did say; "You have to take this off, or you're in for a real real hard job back there", don't forget the "OR" portion of my sentence please.
- Removing the Cowl will make the job way easier, unless you've got experience doing it with it on, most people don't.
- Removing the Cowl also offers a great opportunity to inspect the back of the engine for possible future problems, like Valve Cover leaks or changing the O2 Sensor etc.
- One thing I've learned doing mechanic work for over 35 plus years is no two mechanics do the job the same way. So I say; as long as the job is correct in the end and it meets specs and the repair is reliable, do the job the way that suits your style of mechanic work. Thanks for watching Micheal and the the nice comment. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
I have to do rear exhaust manifold.... Any recommendations..
Good job, thanks! Thorough, succinct, positive, and helpful!
Glad it helped. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
I am glad you posted this. If you need to replace the vacuum booster, wiper assembly is one step you need to do.
There is no video of how to replace a bosster on 2001 and up. But once the battery & tray is out you will need to also
loosen the bolts that hold the abs module to push it down just enough to pull the booster out. On thing about vacuum
boosters, the diaphram can get a hole in it which will cause a vacuum leak and stumbling of the engine. besides not stopping your ride. There is a guy on UA-cam that completely explains booster replacement, it's operation and adjusting if needed.
Look for the Australian New Zealand guy on youtube He is spot on.
Nice to know, thanks for the info. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya
Very clear demo and communication. Thanks much. Easier and cheaper than removing the intake manifold to access and replace the rear spark plugs and wires. With the larger 3.8 liter motor, this procedure is essential.
Thanks Denney, yeah the first time I did the spark plugs I didn't know I could take it off. So when figured it out things got so much easier, I said man I gotta make a video and post it. Thanks for the feedback. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya
Thank you for the good tips on changing out the rear plugs on the Chrysler T and C. One thing I always see when do it yourselfers perform engine work on their own vehicles and then put the system back together they never ever power wash the cowlings or parts that could be cleaned right back to factory fresh. I always use a cleaning solution, power wash, lubricate any nuts and bolts before re-assembly. Professional grages don't do this either. Also add some rust preventative coatings as well. Care for your vehicle and it will care for you.
A very good point John. I used to do that but it took up so much time in the videos that I decided to let folks do that themselves if they wanted. Those upper screws I had actually taken them to the grinder, buffed them with a wire wheel and painted them semi-flat black. I don't remember if it they were done before this video or another one. This van no matter how well I treated it, it managed to break itself constantly. After putting a transmission in it I sold it for the price of the transmission to a friend. I had a nickname for this van. I called it the Fix it again Caravan. I paid $2,500.00 for it and spent over $3,000.00 in repairs over the next three years. I've had four Chrysler products over the last 20 years and all of them once they got over 100,000 miles became money pits. However my 95 Nissan Pathfinder with almost 300,000 has been almost serious maintenance free. My 2001 F350 7.3L 4x4 with over 200,000 miles on it is the same as the Nissan, they have been pretty reliable for the miles they've had on them. My Pastor has had 4 dodge vehicles in the last 10 years, all died except for the new Dodge truck he just bought. I do love the ride of the Caravans and Town & Countries and the seats are so comfortable. Glad the video helped. Thanks again for the good comment. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya
I watched several videos on getting to the back plugs and oxygen sensor, I think this is the best way to go.
OMG I'm going to use this info and do the spark plugs, wires, maybe the O2 sensors and the front struts. Thank you so much I was dreading doing the struts until I saw this!!
I don't think the struts have any issue with bolt access
It makes it easier to do the front strut top bolts if you remove the cowling. Been there done that. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
While you are changing out the plugs you have great access to the pcv valve. Thanks for the video
Removing wiper cowl made it so easy. Thanks for putting up this video
Thanks for the video, it really helped me to start working on the rear spark plugs.
You're welcome Hlgar. You can actually do the rear spark plugs without removing the cowling but it's difficult to do it that way. Also you don't get the change to inspect the top rear of the engine. Thanks for watching. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Thanks for the detail. I struggled with removing the wiper assembly on my 2000 base 3.0 L Caravan, but you gave enough detail on removal. Mine has (6) 13 MM bolts, but otherwise removal was similar.
Glad it helped Robert. Drop me a line if you have anymore questions. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith
Excellent Presentation 👍🙏
This video helps me a lot!!!
Keep up the good what a great teacher YOU are!
Ah Thanks Goodness! Glad I was able to help, thanks for the thanks and watching. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
I'm fixing my 2000 town and country.
I have to repair my rusted out strut tower with a repair kit that has a metal cap that has to be riveted and glued all the way around.
This removal is necessary to access around the top of the strut tower.
Thanks 👍
Glad the video helped. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Great video!followed step by step made job very easy.Worth the extra hour to do.Wipers are a pain in the ass to pull off,soaked them in penatrating oil to break loose.That was hardest part.Thanks !Best video on youtube.
Thanks Scott. Most of the time the wipers just come right off. Sorry to hear you had to soak them in some Penetrating Oil to get them to come off. Glad the video help you & thanks for watching. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
@@keithnoneya Thanks Keith,you made process very simple.My wipers were stuck pretty good,i yanked for a good half hour each one ,tapped with rubber hammer,finally before i about gave up ,i put some jb penatrating oil on them came loose instantly,must have been froze .The rear plugs came out easy,i hopped right up above radiator with a towel 4 comfort on knees,work was easy seeing them and getting them out 160,000 on a 2005 3.8,van runs great now.I also didnt put wipers back on exactly how they came off,they were out of sink,took me a sec to straighting that out.Thanks again!Great video.
I did this today after watching this video. Had to change the valve cover gasket. Thanks for the video it helped more than you know!!
Hey David Yeah actually I do know, I had to do mine too. Thanks for the nice comment. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya
This helped me change the rear plugs on my 2001 3.3 L grand caravan. Thank you!
Thanks man your video really hep me know I don't have to pay a mechanic just to change my spark plugs on my dodge caravan
Hey no problem Mario. Glad you liked the video man. Have a good one and take care of that little one in your picture. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya
Thank you I sure am she's 6 years old know
This worked out perfectly for me. .excellent video. .saved me 100$
Thanks for the nice comment. That's why I make these videos. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya
I'm waiting for the W-D40 Penetration rust on my wiper blades mine wouldn't budge lol Midwest Salted roads I guess.--I like the video because I think it makes the jobs easier and also I am preparing to also change out my cracked windshield and think have to do the same steps.
Hum never thought about the windshield part of it, guess it makes sens. I hope the job goes well for you. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Great job showing step by step, very helpful. Thanks for making and sharing this video! 👍
Glad it was helpful, it's my pleasure to help others. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
I really like watching you work Keith. Easy to follow instructions, great lighting. I'm going to recommend a small gorilla tripod. Great investment when it comes to shooting video in those not so easy to put a tripod spot. I've got social parasites where I live also. If it's not chained down to a 500 lb concrete barricade, they'll steal it. If they can see it, it's as good as gone.
Thanks Gerry. I purchased a tripod that wraps around things but I'm not used to using it yet. As far as thieves I'm pretty safe here so far, but I did have someone come in my garage and take my Craftsman Metric wrench set. I was pretty pissed about that. Funny they left the SAE hanging right next to it and more expensive items around it alone. I guess they heard me coming back out and left before I could catch them. That's the only problem I've had. Most of the time I keep my tools out of sight when I'm not outside with them and sometimes I tie my dog up within reach of my tools. More than a few people have come up into the yard for some unknown reason and changed their mind when my dog showed them his teeth. I used to have a friend that when he wanted something heavy hauled off that was broken, like a broken dryer or refrigerator, he would put a sign on it "Works $50.00 bucks" and put it by the road in front of his house. Usually is was gone that night, he was a pretty smart guy, and knew his neighborhood pretty good, he lived in Algiers Louisiana. Well gotta go. Should be putting up some more Caravan Videos this week or next. Did one on the Blend door Actuator for the dual climate control. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith
Hey Gerry I was re reading some of the old posts to see if I missed anyone. I loved the comment on the social parasites because of a story my friend Scotty told me. Scotty would put his old broken down appliances on the curb and put; "Works $50.00" on it, by morning it was gone. No need to call the dump and pay them to haul it off, let the social parasites do the job for you. LOL
THANK YOU!!! after 3 dumb ass videos of how remove rear plugs this is by far the best
Thanks Ritchie, that's why I started making these videos. I grew up working on cars with my dad in his garage. I got tired of car videos that show what they did, but not how they did it, they're just about useless. So I decided to start making my own videos when I work on cars. Then I put: Tools, Part numbers, Chemicals, Consumables, misc info and where to get it. Glad it helped. I have some other Caravan repair video, I put them all in a Caravan playlist on my channel home page. Thanks for watching. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya
Thank you for your video, I just changed the O2 sensor, I tried to do it without removing the cowling. Was awful, the wiper arms were hard to remove so I used a jaw puller. Sensor and spark plugs took around an hour and the check engine light is gone.
Again thank you for your video.
You're welcome Joe. Nothing is more frustrating to have done a difficult job only to find out there was an easier way to do it after it's done. So I didn't want folks to find out the hard way like I did so I made it for folks just like you Joe. Thanks for watching and I assume a thumbs up. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya
Great job now I can do it I’m doing my spark plugs and I need to do the same thing that you did thanks again have a great day be safe
Thanks Whiteboy. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya
This is a GREAT VIDEO !!!!! Thanks Keith !!!
Thanks for the nice comment, and you're welcome Riva. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya
Great video! Very detailed and helpful.
Thanks Jbee, Glad to help. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Great Video Keith. Well lit, concise, instructions straight forward without a lot of "jib jab"
Thanks bud. Normally I'm a Jib Jabber with lots to say but you got me on a lazy day on this one! LOL Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Very good video! I just picked up a 2005, 3.3, I planned on tuning it up!
Thanks VCY, I love those, they have style and class and I love the way they ride, very comfortable. I've owned several Dodges or Chrysler products over the years. They all have been pretty good up until about 125,000 miles on the odometer, after that they kind of turn into money pits. I finally sold the 2002 Caravan after I kept replacing part after part and I car pool, so I needed a reliable ride. I know the Caravan pretty well so if you have any questions let me know. Best Wishes n Blessing. Oh also loved the vintage cars. I'll keep an eye on your channel. Keith Noneya
Keith Noneya thank you very much, I’m just kind of playing around making up car slideshows. The caravan I am getting, has 110,000, but it is from a friend and he really took good care of it. But I think now he just got bored with it because he bought a new car. This will be my first minivan, but I have wanted one for so long. I’m tired of grabbing a friend when I need to pick something up that’s a large. You did a great job on that video. Thank you so much!!
Lovely, 10 out of 10, let's make America great again, though I am a Canadian. Very instructive video, you should try instructing in mechanic programme in college
Спасибо Иван. Я не могу придумать большего комплимента. Наилучшие пожелания и благословения. Кит Ноня
Thank you Ivan. I can not think of a greater compliment. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
nothing I can say that hasn't already been said in the previous comments other than to add my now anxiety free thank you
Thanks Ray. Glad it all worked out for you. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
perfect video . very hands on . u saved me so much time .THANK YOU
Glad to help Mike. Thanks for the thanks. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Great video thank you for your time,,, your video has saved hours off my tune-up
Thanks Darintyler, I appreciate the thanks. Glad the video was useful for you. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
very nice, detailed video....looks easy now to work on cowl now.....
Thanks Zisser, that' why I made it. Thanks for the nice comment. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya
عمل ممتاز.. 👍
لقد استفدت منه جدا 👍
شكرا 👍🌸
شكرًا لك على التعليق. أنا سعيد لأن مقاطع الفيديو ساعدتك. أطيب التمنيات والبركات. كيث نونيا
Thanks Kieth, did not realize how much was involved and have been avoiding removing the windshield wiper assemble and reach around to even do the power steering pump. I have the rear valve cover to replace as of yet. Does not help I have XXL glove sized hands.
Removing the wiper assembly goes pretty fast about 15 minutes and it will save you so much time and frustration. To do the valve cover put an old pillow over the car where you're going to lay, it will help a lot on you tummy and chest. I had a 70 year old lady do the wiper assembly so I'm sure you can handle it. Thanks for sharing and feel free to ask questions as needed. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya
Thanks! Excellent video and excellent instructions!
Gr8 video , gonna give shot tomorrow , BTW ,
1.if u put a small piece of electrical tape on hard to reach screws\bolts while using extensions , so it won't fall off ,
2. My 1999 Dodge caravan's serpentine belt, would slide off ,anytime it rained , or , went thru a puddle ,EVERY mechanic said , $300,$400 , to fix ,
I fixed it , n spent only $1:25 , for 2 washers , that I put , BEHIND , The tensioner wheel ,
It pushed it out enough , that there was not enough play for the belt to come off,
It's been 2 years , stays on no matter how much water hits it , just s'thing to try B4 ALOT of $ is spent , hope this helps s'one .
That's a pretty awesome washer trick. Most belts that fall off or squeal are due to alignment issues. Glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Nice video and very good information on doing this job. Thumbs up.
Thanks AJ. Hope it helps in the future.
Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith
Great video! Very helpful. Thank you.
Glad to help Michael. Thanks for the thanks. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
This video helped so much. Thank you for posting it.
You're welcome Scarlett, that's why I post them. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Great Video!!! Made changing the rear plugs a snap! Previous owner must not have changed them often as I had to use a small breaker bar to lossen the plugs. Would never had been able isf I didnt remove the assembly (plus fixed clogged washer line...0
Another successful person helped. Thanks FP. Glad it helped you. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya
Great video, Keith. Thanks for sharing.
Hey Stew you're welcome. Best Wishes & Blessings. With your project. Keith Noneya
Good video..well explained even recording with one hand😁👍
Thanks a lot 😊 I appreciate that . Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Thank you for this great simple to follow video!
Thanks Banana Monkee I appreciate that. Keep working on that Star Spangle Banner, we need a good guitar rendition of that on the tube. Best Wishes n Blessings. Kieth Noneya
Well, I hate to say it, but I have learned to do a rear plug change by removing the inlet air tube and with both arms around the engine like a bear hug removed plug wires and plugs relatively easy. There is even room for a short air gun for blowing the dirt out from around the plugs. Your method would be great for doing head gaskets or intake gaskets.
I've done it both ways and they both work. I found the problem with doing it by leaving the Wiper Assembly on is that you can't see back there to do anything or do an inspection while you're there. So essentially you can get the job done blind folded, but you will never see anything else that could be a potential problem in the future, like a cracking hose, intake or you name it. By taking that extra 10-15 minutes you can do that inspection and see exactly what's going on and what you're doing back there as well. If you're in a hurry and just don't want to take the extra time to do the inspection, and you're ok with doing the job by feel, the old way is a little quicker for sure. I prefer to take the extra 10-15 minutes and make sure all is well back there to keep my van reliable. Thanks for watching, hope you found the video useful for your future projects. It's just a matter of preference. At least you know another way to do it now if you need to get back there. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Hey thanks for the extra info. Makes sense to me. I got you in my favorites. Be good!
Helps to close the hood a little bit and I'll slide right off
GREAT Video! How do I send YOU money for saving ME money? ALL the best to you for sharing your skills.
Hi William, no money necessary. If you insist drop a few bucks in the offering plate the next time you go to church Sunday, or Christmas/Easter & subscribe. That's thanks enough for me. Trying to keep the 2nd Commandment, "Love your neighbor as yourself and treat others as you would want to be treated", Jesus of all people! Thanks for the thanks & offer. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
I gotta question may b I'll get back to me for some reason I fill up the gas all the way up when I was driving of from the gas station the car stall on me no power lost or not check engine light but it only happens some times when I fill it up full any ideas bc I bin learning a lot a bout cars
Polo, my van a 2004 T&C does the same thing, do not fill the tank passed 3/4's, the tanks fume or vapor management system is poorly designed and Dodge.Chrysler will do nothing to remedy the situation for millions of vans with this issue, the van is sucking gasoline instead of just fuel vapors and your stalling out because of it, so simply dont fill it up, I put 3/4's in and run fine, to fix this you got to replace the whole damn tank !!!
@@alfries9736 awesome man tanks for the great news man bc I was a bout to start hitting out the engine N replace every think the only think I don't like a bout the van is the back of main flow to release the back screws is pain in the ass bit wife an kids love the van
Great video!
I just bought a 1996 Plymouth Voyager.
Im hoping this will apply to that year vehicle so I can access the rear spark plugs and wires .
I hope it does too. Let us all know if it does. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Good to know for the oxygen sensor, but just did 2 vans worth of plugs and wires without the removal. Take off the air intake box and with a good light and maybe a mirror or phone to have a look, you can do it by feel. Yeah, I doubted it too, but it went quick.
Yeah I was going to do it that way to until I saw someone talk about taking it off. So I made a video on how to do it. Glad the video has been helpful to so many folks. I never thought it would have been, but boy was I wrong. It's one of the most popular videos that I put up. Thanks for watching. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
A lot of wiper assemblies have a little key inside of them be careful not to lose it
Good advice, but I don't remember seeing a key in this set. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Sweet vid.
Thanks Robert. Hope it helped. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Once you get the wipers and exterior part, do you really need to remove all the support structure? From here it looks like one could just snake their arm through. Thoughts?
You snake your arm through there for sure but that kinda defeats the purpose of even starting the process and you may only gain an inch and since the hard part is already done, it makes more sense to get all the room you can. In addition the bottom of the support structure has fiberglass insulation on it and with the age of it expect it to get all up in your arms, even if you're wearing a shirt. These vans are getting any younger so it's a good idea to do a good inspection back there on everything. Hope that answers your questions. Thanks for watching. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
@@keithnoneya FYI, I did the whole job yesterday without any removals. It was difficult but doable.
@@WoundedEgo Glad it worked out for you bud. Hope the video was some help for you if you do need to get behind the engine for an inspection or repair of other items like a valve cover leak or an O2 Sensor. Thanks for the reply. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
I've seen videos on here where some people try to work behind there without taking the cowl off. Some will actually pull the whole intake system off of the engine instead of removing the cowl. But why? It's so easy to take the cowl off so why risk disturbing the induction system? You could end up with a vacuum leak and a check engine light.
Including your list of tools to use magnet telescoping magnet does wonders
Thank you so much very good video , 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😬😬
You're welcome Peque, glad it helped. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Yeeeah buddy! I was seriously considering a 3 plug tune up when I came across this little gem! =)
WooooHooooo! Another satisfied viewer and another Caravan with a real 6 plug tune up. Yah I did it the hard way the first time, after that I said there has got to be an easier way to do maintenance back there. I did some more research and found a video where a guy talked about it but didn't show it. That was it for me I was going to save the world of Caravan mechanics and make a video on how to do it for the other poor saps who own Caravans. LOL Really glad it helped you, and thanks for the thanks Mike you made my day with your nice comment. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya
You've got to be kidding right?
Which one, Mike or Keith, and kidding about what? LOL
Mike, he was seriously considering a three spark plugs tune up. Hilarious. I have the same vehicle and was wondering how I'd reach back there, but not once did I consider changing only three SPs.
Thank God Mike found your video.
LOL, I thought so but I wasn't sure. Initially I thought you might be talking about having to take off the wiper assembly to do the spark plugs, which is what I thought the first time I looked under there to do some work.
"Like Seriously who thought of this design!" Then I realized how easy it was to get it off, then it wasn't so bad. Thanks for the laugh. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya
Very nice video. Thanks
You're welcome Robert. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
You can change the plugs with out taking that part off it has been done its not bad
You sure can it's not only for plugs but "Rear Engine Access" in case you want to do valve cover gaskets, O2 Sensor or anything else back there.I've seen guys do spark plugs and valve cover gaskets with the wiper assembly on, it can be done for sure. Taking the 10-15 minutes to take it off just makes it easier to ensure after you pull the plugs or valve cover gasket that nothing will fall into the engine and it's easier to reinstall them. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
great work
Thanks Wancamaney
I didn't remove the cowl. I had my girlfriend do those plugs she has skinny short forearms, told what to do, she did a good job. Now she wants to help every time I work on the cars.
That my friend is the only reason I wouldn't remove it. LOL Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Lesson here, never change the rear spark plugs.
LOL Yeah Baby!
good method. Thanks for the tip
Thanks for the video.
What would I do with those who have, for someone to rebuild something.
I would try to find an original internal components at the wrecking yard rather than try to rebuild the wiper assembly.
I think it's smart for him to say you don't need to remove those other lower bolts.
Is that a crankshaft sensor next to all the bolts? Did u take it out going in from the top an under the car?
Not sure what bolts you're talking about, but no you don't have to take the CPS off when you remove the wiper assembly. The CPS is on the passenger side of the engine under the belt, and there are two speed sensors on the drivers side on the front of the transmission: an engine transmission input speed sensor and a transmission output speed sensor. I hope that answers your question. Let me know if you need anything else. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
I replaced the wires and plugs without removing anything. Only reason I would remove the cowl would be for a valve cover gasket which I'm doing shortly.
Many people are able to do it by feel and it's easier for some folks not to have the extra step. There are also those who are not mechanically inclined and don't feel comfortable removing it.
There is a benefit from removing it, you can do a quick inspection of the area behind the motor. It also helps to remove it when you do the valve cover gasket, as mentioned, and the O2 sensor or other items back there. Kudo's on doing it by feel, I did it that way the first time, but never again, that's whey I made the vdieo. Thanks for watching. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Great video! Does anyone know if this method will work on a 2006 Town and Country?
Thanks Mark, I'm not sure on the 2006 T&C. Just give it a good look and it most likely will. Thanks for the comment. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
My windshield wipers were most def not that easy to get off and I still broke that top right plug off, after trying for 2 days to get those back 3 out😔
Is this the same for the 03
I don't really know. The Haynes manual I have says 1996 to 2002. However most of the time they don't change very much. I would just look at the screws and see if it's the same or similar design. Even if it's different it's mostly so similar that you could figure it out. Let me know how it works out, because you've got me curious about that. Also if someone else asks that question I can answer it then. Thanks for watching. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
10-01-22 Took advice from a comment on one of these youtubes - used wheel ramps, crawled underneath and accessed rear plugs from there (99 voyager 3.3). Need long arms (i'm 6-3) and still had to remove alt bracket/belt tension to finaggle #1. O2 sensor easy to access this way as well. I recommend ramps. Time saved disassembling & reassembling wiper assembly went straight into actual job.
A little confused, you got the ramps, put the van on ramps, removed the Alt Bracket, Best Tensioner, Serpentine Belt and then reversed that process and that used less time than disassembling and reassembling the wiper assembly, that's pretty fast, I'm impressed for sure. It takes me about 10 minutes or less to pull the wiper assembly when I'm taking my time, and I don't have to touch a belt or ramps or lie on my back on a hot or dirty driveway. Interesting idea coming from the bottom though, I don't think I would have thought of that or been able to do that. I've never even heard of anyone doing it that way. One thing I've learned in working on vehicles is no two mechanics do the job the same way. The best way is the way that works best for you and gets the job done reliably. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
This is the Best way to deal with jobs that are to the rear of engine. I've done this even on my 99 Voyager, every tuneup. I am actually going to see if I can get to the bolts of that pesky tranny mount down back there.
Yep! If you're going to try and do the rear transmission mount you have to remove the wiper assembly to get to the three top bolts on the cage or part that mounts on the transmission. Two are in the cage and one is on the drivers side of the cage. Then you'll have the actual transmission mount with the top shield bolt and three mounting bolts and and the cross bolt that ties the cage and the mount all together. Have fun, been there done that, never again. I'll pay someone for that one next time! LOL Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
@@keithnoneya So let me ask you, will I be Able to access the 3 hold down bolts from the top, easier than thru the bottom? Also, you mention a "Cage", what is that? Might you be referring to the mount bracket? I take it that bracket doesn't need removal, correct?
Yep the cage is the bracket on the transmission. I just remembered the reason I took mine out was because I was changing the transmission, so you may be able to do it without taking it out, sorry about any confusion. About the three bolts on the actual transmission mount on the frame, that has the heat shield. I don't remember if I did the two front bolts from the top or not, I do remember doing the back one and the shield from under the car. Let me know how it goes if you do it. There is a video on line, it's old shaky and grainy, but there's enough information on it to do it, Here: ua-cam.com/video/S8d2FvFQCf0/v-deo.html Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
@@keithnoneya This was pretty good too Steve. It at least shows an approach from the top, which is very helpful. I just came up, where I drove her on ramps and checked both angles. I looked very doable, I thought it was going to be like, "impossibly doable, leave it to a shop"..lol. but I didn't notice damage to the rubber, as is with the front one. I will replace that front for sure, however, I plan to leave that rear one alone or Call you to do it for me..hahahaha.. kidding. Thanks again, Be blessed and encouraged Keith, we'll be in touch.
my wiper arms won't come off. even with liquid wrench and tapping bolt a hammer while pulling on arm, there's some sort of washer that seems fused to the bolt, won't budge. i ended up doing it by feel, wasn't too bad. any suggestions for how to unseize wiper arm?
Wow. Try a Tie Rod End Puller. You could also try putting that liquid wrench on there and letting it sit overnight, then try it. The only other thing I could think of would be to gently heat it up with a butane torch to see if it will expand enough for it to come off. It may be a little risky with the windshield and plastic shroud there but you may be able to do it. Once off put some anti-seize compound or some axle grease on it before you put them back on so you don't have that problem next time. I wish I had some better suggestions for you. Let me know how it works out. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
@@keithnoneya Thanks for the suggestions, I ended up doing back plugs & wires by feel, so job is done. i'll try your ideas next time! Great vids!
What year is this Minivan?
It's a 2002 Grand Caravan. If you need more repairs I have a playlist devoted to just repairing this van here: ua-cam.com/play/PLVLXGvrQp0OsNcwRxmtCkZaF5cjnffAdW.html Thanks for watching and I hope it helped. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Would this method work for a 2000 chevy venture to get the back 3 spark plugs?
Hi Mathew, most vehicles that have this type wiper assembly will be similar to this Dodge. I would look up how to change the spark plugs on a 2000 Chevrolet Venture to be sure.
Try this video: ua-cam.com/video/GI9D-7wNx2E/v-deo.html Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Great video sir.
I need replacement screws for the wiper guard. Any idea where to get some.
If you mean the black plastic cover, I would just get some stainless wood screws at Ace or Lowes. Take one with you for an example, then paint them semi flat black with some Testors model paint to keep the paint cost down. You can get them at the dealer but the cost would probably be high. Hope that helps you. Let me know if I can do anything else for you. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya
Keith Noneya Thanks I will do that.
this is another way to get to the heater hose/tube that connects behind the water pump
I really don't know, I always go from under the car to do that job. If you go from the top let me know how it works out. Thanks for watching, Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith
can't get wiper arm off need some advice?
Hi Jones, a few dumb questions.
1. Is the plastic cap off, gotta ask?
2. Did you get the nut off?
3. If you grabbed it and wiggled it up and down and didn't come off, spray so wd-40 or PB-Blaster on it, let it sit for a 10 minutes then try to grab it with your hand and wiggle it up and down again.
If it doesn't come off then use a cheap puller. Let us know how it worked out for you. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith
yes removed cap; took nut off; tried to wiggle as best i could without breaking it; socked it in pb blaster i will try to pry up and look for a puller will let you know how it goes its 05 town country