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  • February 28, 2017 at 1:10 am in reply to: Car eats Serpentine belts – too much tension #877205
    Edmund CottaEdmund Cotta
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      The belt as I indicated is a very tight fit. Belt is the proper belt and I even tested the belt on another car to see if it was missized which it was good.

      The Tensioner works perfect. And the spring is the right tension to it and not too springy.

      As for pulley alignment I don’t see an issue there. But I can’t say for sure.

      The real issue is the system is too right. It could be the power steering pump or alternator may have not been installed correctly.

      February 26, 2017 at 10:23 pm in reply to: Car eats Serpentine belts – too much tension #877146
      Edmund CottaEdmund Cotta
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        OK so I watched the video. I still don’t have an answer for an overly tight belt.

        February 26, 2017 at 11:49 am in reply to: AWD Conversion 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.8L #877116
        Edmund CottaEdmund Cotta
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          Thank you for your support.

          I got ahold of an AWD 1997 DGC 3.8L. It was stated to have transmission problems but didn’t care since rlice was right. 3 quarts of universal transmission fluid and 70miles I got her home without much issue other than the stupid map sensor acting up.

          ***Main Point***

          I went to change the stupid Serpentine belt on it since it tore a rib on the belt.

          Got off the old with no problem but the new belt I just couldn’t get enough slack to slide it on.

          Seems there is too much tension and it skips like sting cheese and spaghetti at the power steering pulley.

          Any suggestions what to look at?

          January 5, 2017 at 11:57 pm in reply to: AWD Conversion 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.8L #874514
          Edmund CottaEdmund Cotta
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            Is the pto the same as the PTU or Power Transfer Unit?

            What about the front Axle is it different from an AWD vs a FWD?

            What about the bottom Brace mine has a hole in it. I can snap a picture. But do I possibly need a separate version for AWD?

            My only other questions is the TCU software any different on an AWD? I do know for the most part the system is plug and play.

            January 5, 2017 at 10:33 pm in reply to: AWD Conversion 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.8L #874508
            Edmund CottaEdmund Cotta
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              Thank you for your reply.

              Would you mind explaining what the pumpkin and pto is. Those are some new terms for me.

              I figured as much that I’d have to change the rear shaft I’ll take a look at see if the leaf system is different and what else is different in rear.

              Is there a different brace for the bottom of engine?

              Any idea if the AWD transmission will direct mount to the engine and if I need a slightly different Axle?

              January 5, 2017 at 4:45 am in reply to: ETCG Answers Questions Live #79 (AMA) 1/4/2017 #874433
              Edmund CottaEdmund Cotta
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                Hello Eric,

                I have a 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport 3.8L v6 ohv with FWD.
                I wanted to convert it to the AWD System as I recently moved to Hawaii and that model Car is not available here but would Come in great use.

                My question is do you have any idea what would be involved in the conversion and if so what modifications do I need to make.

                Money is not an issue.

                Thank you and Happy New Year

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