I've got a 2002 Caravan with the 2.4L engine. It's got 92,000 on the clock.
I'm wondering what is the most common failure mode with these engines?
I gather that since the head gasket redesign of 1999, the head gasket is no longer a common failure.
I'm curious since when I check replacement or rebuilt engine prices for the 2.4L, they are rather high in the range of $3500 PLUS labor. It's a fairly complex engine with its twin overhead cams and balance shaft design.
Can I expect this engine to get to 150,000 miles with average maintenance?
Anyone out there run any of these engines up to high mileages without a teardown? They've been used in the Caravans, the Cloud cars and the PT Cruiser.
When they fail, what typically goes first? Bearings? Rings? Cams?
Doug