My 2001 town and country limited is shaking and making a ...
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JimwF
232 days ago
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I am sorry that you are having difficulties with your vehicle and I will do my best to help you out.
It sounds like you are burning a considerable amount of oil. The build up on the spark plug and the smoke are two major indications. More than likely a piston ring has broken affecting the cylinder with considerable amounts of engine oil blow by.
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Customer
232 days ago
What do I need to repair it
JimwF
232 days ago
Well, it may be beyond repair without doing a total engine rebuild or replacement. I would suggest having a cylinder compression test done and or a cylinder leak down test done to verify the problem.
Customer
232 days ago
What does a rebuild usually cost
JimwF
232 days ago
For your particular van, it would be much more cost effective to have a used motor installed. There are plenty of recyclers that sell used motors with warranties. You will just need a reputable repair shop to do the work. So a used motor could cost $500-1000. The labor included with other things such as fluids, etc. you maybe looking at $2500-3k for the complete job.
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