I have a 1990 Dodge caravan, that is starting to have a lot of things needing repaired. I have a leak in radiator, and water pump. I was wondering if I put stop leak in it would that fix it for awhile? with all the things it needs, I am currently looking for another vehicle, but trying to keep it running as long as I can. It has 172,000 miles
2007-03-16 11:43:09 · 4 answers · asked by fatbrat64 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
needs shocks, gas lines, radiator! tranny is real good, engine runs good! It need new oxygen sensor, and oil pan! pan is bent, so can't do oil change til replaced! bent right where plug is so if I take it out might not go back in!
2007-03-16 12:24:50 · update #1
sounds like u need a little maitance an thats all. if u take care of it it willlast. do not use stop leak will clogg up the engine and radiater heater core, juss fix it and then it will last a long time!!
2007-03-16 11:52:42 · answer #1 · answered by dabomb_562000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the pump is leaking it will have to be replaced, The leak stop stuff might plug the radiator and ruin the engine. She has about all the miles you can put on her it's time for the retiremnet home for her.
2007-03-16 18:53:58 · answer #2 · answered by Right 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop leak won't help the water pump, and it depends on where the leak is and how bad it is in the radiator. It might, but usually only until you get to a place where you can be stranded seriously.
Happy Motoring
2007-03-16 18:50:58 · answer #3 · answered by Ironhand 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd seriously consider getting rid of it because early 90s Caravans, although pretty good vehicles, had transmissions that would go at the drop of a hat. Mine went at 65,000. You don't want to spend a lot of mney only to face a $2000 tranny repair a month later.
2007-03-16 18:49:47 · answer #4 · answered by artsy5347 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋