Mike, There is no call for a smart mouthed comment like that! I was just saying that so when she took the van in for service that the technician did not read...
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Sylvia Stoddart
sylvia@...
Apr 2, 2001 2:13 am
Recap: You all may remember that I have a 94 villager. The dealer tightened the belt and sure enough the crankshaft broke. Ford and the dealer paid for a new...
2923
Jeffry Schmitz
jschmitz@...
Apr 2, 2001 4:57 am
Sylvia, They probably left(or broke) something that has to do with the exhaust; lots of candidates since they had the entire engine out. Could be almost...
2924
Dave Hoffman
DHoffman@...
Apr 2, 2001 12:31 pm
They are different engines. The Ford Windstar engine is a 3.8 liter, Ford designed engine, known for having head gasket problems. The Villager engine is an...
2925
Randy
polaris@...
Apr 2, 2001 1:05 pm
Sylvia: Stand your ground they already admitted to breaking the crank so now they have to get it right. If that smell was not there before they change the...
2926
blehlert@...
Apr 2, 2001 2:00 pm
Is this a normal thing to go out at 60,000 miles (leaking head gasket)? Also, can anyone give insight as to whether or not we should sell this van before we ...
2927
Dave Hoffman
DHoffman@...
Apr 2, 2001 2:15 pm
It's an unusual thing to happen. I haven't heard of many Villager/Quest head gaskets failing. I've been reading the list here, and the minivan topics at...
2928
Jeffry Schmitz
jschmitz@...
Apr 2, 2001 2:16 pm
No, this is definitely not a common occurence; yours is the first I can recall being mentioned in this group. As to the rest of the van, it is quite reliable...
2929
Mayer, Kevin
KMayer@...
Apr 2, 2001 3:05 pm
I own a '93 Villager with 127,000 miles on it without any leaking head gasket. Previously I owned 3 Dodge Caravans with 4 cylinder engines, each one blew a...
2930
Pat
katara@...
Apr 2, 2001 5:45 pm
you have piqued my curiosity ..if not for the improvement in mileage...then why the switch? :-) ... From: 9390 To: villagerquest@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
2931
Pat
katara@...
Apr 2, 2001 5:45 pm
On march 28th Mufftin wrote this: recently ive had this problem, but since its gotten back up in the 60s and 70s its been fine, from what i understand it was...
2932
Mark Akers
mdakers1@...
Apr 3, 2001 12:16 am
Howdy again, group. I too adjusted the throttle position sensor on my 95 Villager and though I had a voltmeter, I got nothing like the readings in the book....
2933
sclous@...
Apr 3, 2001 1:22 am
Hi group, I wanted to share my rattle in the rear fix on my 93 Villager. I read most of the postings on the fixes and tried them all, oiled the leaf springs,...
2934
Chris Therit
christherit@...
Apr 3, 2001 7:16 pm
On behalf of all Villager and Quest owners who are part of this group, but have little knowledge of how to fix things, there has been a big deal made over the...
2935
Chris Horvath
fchorvath@...
Apr 3, 2001 7:24 pm
I had 135,000 miles on my 1993 Villager when I traded it in for a 2001. I did have what I would call major problems before I traded it in. Those included the...
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Mark Akers
mdakers1@...
Apr 3, 2001 7:48 pm
Chris - you are NOT the "only" one!! Many of us are beginners but thanks to this group, we are able to fix some of the problems on our vehicles. Insofar as the...
2937
Darius
dariusr@...
Apr 3, 2001 8:20 pm
We have a 95 Villager with 139,000 miles and have had no major problems. Had the fuel pump go and the front washer pump, but no other major repairs. Little...
2938
Dave Hoffman
DHoffman@...
Apr 3, 2001 8:24 pm
Actually, I think the previous generation Odyssey was made by Honda, but it was also sold under the Isuzu badge as the Oasis. I believe it was part of the...
2939
The Rawlings
b.rawlings@...
Apr 3, 2001 10:55 pm
The exhaust manifold gaskets, studs and rear shocks were replaced today $100+ lower than the original estimate. I am very satisfied with the quality of work....
2940
Wayne & Lucy Cook
wecook@...
Apr 3, 2001 11:12 pm
Yesterday I got a letter from Ford . It was a recall for the switch on the wiper motor. of our "99" villager. To-day the dealer ordered the part and said he'd...
2941
smithm@...
Apr 4, 2001 1:39 am
Someone was very kind to post the coolant refill procedure. Would you be so kind to post the coolant drain procedure? Try as I may, I can't find the coolant...
2942
blehlert@...
Apr 4, 2001 2:10 am
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Dave Hoffman
DHoffman@...
Apr 4, 2001 12:31 pm
It should be pretty easy. All you have to do is, with the engine cold, take off the radiator cap and open the drain valve at the lower corner of the radiator....
2944
The Rawlings
b.rawlings@...
Apr 4, 2001 9:46 pm
A friend suggested that a person run a water hose into the radiator after draining the coolant to flush everything out. Is this recommended? Brent ... From:...
2945
Chris Horvath
fchorvath@...
Apr 5, 2001 8:11 am
I've always done this as a matter of practice when doing a coolant change. However, I have never seen it recommended in an owner's manual. I just fill the...
2946
9390
smithm@...
Apr 5, 2001 12:00 pm
The municipal water in my city is pretty hard and full of chlorine and fluoride. Quite possibly I have nothing to worry about, but I've been sort of leery...
2947
Sylvia Stoddart
sylvia@...
Apr 5, 2001 1:06 pm
... have to get it ... are responsible ... will happen. If you have an ... would think Sylvia replies: Thanks, Randy for your info. I brought it back and they...
2948
brett_kristina@...
Apr 5, 2001 8:57 pm
Okay, so first the driver's side door lock went (I can insert the key, but it won't turn). Then the passenger's side door went (same situation). I'm down to...
2949
michael-jesslyn@...
Apr 5, 2001 9:12 pm
... My 94 was the same way, i sprayed rust check in the lock assembly and let it soak for a day and then i worked the key into the lock, once i had it in all...
2950
Randy
polaris@...
Apr 5, 2001 10:06 pm
Group: This is another one of those over looked maintenance items that nobody ever thinks about until it is not working. I give the locks a shot of dry...
