This is the Fixing it Forward video many of you have been waiting for, the transmission and radiator replacement on this 1998 Chrysler Town & Country.
This is a BIG video, over 2.5 hours in length total. It will be released in 4 parts. There will be a full version available to Premium Members of EricTheCarGuy.com at the time Part 4 is released. Here’s a link to that. (if link is not visible, it is not available at this time.)
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1998 Chrysler Town & Country Transmission/Radiator Replacement (Full Version): http://www.ericthecarguy.com/premium-content-web/13-premium-content-videos/1229-1998-chrysler-town-country-transmission-radiator-replacement-full-version
As they become available, here are links to the other videos in the series. (if links are not visible, they are not available at this time.)
1998 Chrysler Town & Country Transmission/Radiator Replacement (Part 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUSNW3HDZgo
1998 Chrysler Town & Country Transmission/Radiator Replacement (Part 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5Ii_6BKMZw
1998 Chrysler Town & Country Transmission/Radiator Replacement (Part 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILAXVYd-bLk
I’d like to give a special thanks to the contributors to this repair.
ETE Remanufacturing: http://www.etereman.com
Radiator.com: https://www.radiator.com
Peak: http://www.peakauto.com/products/antifreeze-coolants/
Sunex: http://www.sunextools.com
Zep: http://www.zepautomotive.com/home
J&B Tool Sales: http://www.jbtoolsales.com#oid=1002_1
Camera: Brian Kast
Thanks for watching.
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Related Fixing it Forward Videos.
Introducing Fixing it Forward: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfBnTwpEBu0
1998 Chrysler Town & Country Diagnosis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKl6wuvXx60&feature=youtu.be
1998 Chrysler Town & Country Transmission Diagnosis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVyv7UpFPEc
1998 Chrysler Town & Country Rear Wing Window Motor Repair $0!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUlx41w7L1E
1998 Chrysler Town & Country AC Repair (Part 1) & Headlight Restoration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKQGpmVwkbc
Related Videos.
Q-Bond: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vJE4PUj7_o
How To Flush a Transmission Cooler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZ6VSfvNGW8
Town & Country Strut Replacement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mndcO5xgLWg
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ABSOLUTE AND SUCH AN INCREDIBLE MULTIPLE PARTS ON THIS 1998 CTAC… NOW I FIND MYSELF IN THE SAME SITUATION ON MY 98 CTAC, TRANSMISSION SHIFTING ISSUES.. REPLACE THE TRANS. SHIFTING SOLENOID, INPUT & OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR, TRANS. OIL FILTER AN NEW OIL, CRANKSHAFT SENSOR… AND YET STILL HAVING ISSUES WITH SHIFTING, IN OTHER WORDS LIMP MODE SHIFTS 1ST TO 2ND TO 3RD, BUT WON'T SHIFT INTO OVERDRIVE, INSTEAD REVS. RPM'S AND DW.SHIFTS A GEAR. IT'S PRETTY FRUSTRATING HOWEVER VARIOUS SHOPS HAVE SCANNED IT AND NO TRAN. CODES ANYMORE AFTER REPLACING INPUT AN OUTPUT SPEED SENSORS.. NOW HERE'S MY QUESTION MR. ERIC, TRANS. HAS NO ISSUES IN DRIVE FWRD. OR REV. , COULD BE POSSIBLE THE TORQUE CONV. BE SOMEHOW THE ISSUE NOT LETTING IT SHIFT PROPERLY? NEVERTHELESS THE TRANS. HAS TO COME OFF EITHER WAY. I WOULD APPRECIATE IT SO MUCH YOUR HONEST OPINION MY BROTHER… IN THE MEANTIME I'LL BE REPLACING RADIATOR AND STARTER… THANK YOU SIR
I broke the same cruise control plastic nipple on that battery tray. Had to go the Pick n Pull junkyard for a "new" one.
Eric should've became a Chrysler Tech! I've got a feeling he'd love working on all this Fiat garbage and 3.0L EcoDiesel garbage now.
There is no me without you…if you have any questions feel free to ask or email me! Thanks
Mechanics are fuckin smart…they deserve every dollar they overcharge you…
Next time Eric leave a couple of loose bolts on the sump so it drops a bit one side less messy.
18:04 Hey look, it's my 4L60E. Fluid just as dark and full of metal shavings lmao.
I like that you don't just cut your video to make it look like no struggling took place. Thank you for showing the struggle.
You sound like me when working on Mopar or even Ford products.
Unfortunately every manufacturer has it's cons when working on them.
Gotta love pry bars.
That Q Bond is some good stuff. I've actually repaired radiators with it before. Also if you are in a pinch you can use baking soda with super glue for similar but less effective results.
"long and straight" hehe that's what she said 😂👌
I have a 97 Plymouth Grand Voyager that is close to this video. Only thing I have is a 3 speed tranny and its a 31th model. Even the front mount is wore out. I attacked it today and everything is the same. Thanks for the video!!!
Thank you ERIC for this very helpful video.Keep it up pal!
Hi Eric/folks whoever can help, I am trying to replace the differential bearings on a 1999 dodge caravan which I think same as your demo van. I need to take the differential out of the transmission but obviously the removal of the whole transmission is quite a big work for a backyard mechanic. I am thinking to remove the front and rear engine mounts and tilt up the engine from the front a little bit to give room to roll out the differential from the back. Do you think it is gonna workout? I am not sure if there is enough room to release when the engine is pushed to the front. if yes, will the side engine mounts support the engine well enough to rotate? I appreciate if you can give me some tip about this project, as long as without transmission removal Thanks in advance.
Every shop needs a 6 foot long piece of 1" 1 /2" steel pipe for a pry / breaker bar extension
It will loosen ALL rusted Bolts and Nuts OR ELSE !.
Spilled trans fluids and oils keep your floor from rusting !
EricTheCarGuy how long would it take with a estimation on replacing something like a radiator or a transmission individually if you were to only have to replace one of them. Also keep in mind from a un experienced guy. Thank You
Most japanese car are easier then these american cars lol. Only american car that is easy to fix is the older classics.
how much did u charge for this
Thanks to Chrysler quality, many car mechanics have been able to send their kids to college.
How much does it cost to replace the transmission (parts and labor) in this vehicle?
i hope barbara gave you some head for all that hard work 🙂
I'm amazed by the places you can fit that dewalt impact gun😄
24:17 Thats what she said
I got to assist a tech in a replacement of a transmission
what would it cost for eric to fix my ac on my ford freestar I have a genetic defect I don't sweet and its hot
is replacing the transmission the same thing as when people say they need a 'new clutch' here in England
What is that tool you used (little notched screw driver looking thing) to pull the coolant lines off at ~12:30? I just replaced the heater hoses on my wife's town and country and it would have been super handy. That pipe flange makes those hoses so tight I thought for sure I was gonna bust a hole in a fuse box or puncture my wrist every time my pliers slipped off at 100mph tugging on those things :-).
Awesome set of videos, learning a lot. I am starting to see the "value" in spending more in repairs than what my truck is "worth" on the market.
be glad the car didn't live within the salt belt, you got it EASY
always remember…… you are working on a Chrysler !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
the older you get, the more sinister the engineers.
Need more cowbell 😀
a steaming pot of coffee and watching ETCG 🙂
I've always wondered what the reasoning is for not having a drain plug on transmissions.
eric you are the best!!
its always a good episode when @EricTheCarGuy works on his favourite brand "chrysler" hahaha
Don't laugh at me. Is this van similar to a '99 caravan 3.3 fwd?
those ball joints look terrible.
Once again Eric comes thru with just the video I need. It's like he knows what will break on me next and wants to ease my pain.
every time I have had to remove the axle nuts, I end up having to use a cheater bar around five ft long, plus I only do it on the ground, because when I use jack stands I almost rock the car off of em, and I do use my impact wrench, as a first resort, most chrysler transmissions use ATF that you can only buy at the dealer, Is that true?