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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1996CARAVAN V6-229 3.8LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINESYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSSERVICE SPECIFICATIONSOIL PUMP
1996 Dodge and Ram Caravan V6-229 3.8L
Oil Pump
1996 Dodge and Ram Caravan V6-229 3.8LSECTION Oil Pump
OIL PUMP (INSPECTION LIMITS FOR REPLACEMENT)
Oil Pump Cover Out of Flat 0.076 mm (0.003 in. or more)
Outer Rotor Thickness 7.64 mm (0.301 in. or less)
Outer Rotor Diameter 79.95 mm (3.148 in. or less)
Inner Rotor Thickness 7.64 mm (0.301 in. or less)
Clearance Over Rotors,
Outer 0.10 mm (0.004 in. or more)
Inner 0.10 mm (0.004 in. or more)
Outer Rotor Clearance 0.39 mm (0.015 in. or more)
Tip Clearance Between Rotors 0.20 mm (0.008 in. or more)
Oil Pump Cover Out of Flat 0.076 mm (0.003 in. or more)
Outer Rotor Thickness 7.64 mm (0.301 in. or less)
Outer Rotor Diameter 79.95 mm (3.148 in. or less)
Inner Rotor Thickness 7.64 mm (0.301 in. or less)
Clearance Over Rotors,
Outer 0.10 mm (0.004 in. or more)
Inner 0.10 mm (0.004 in. or more)
Outer Rotor Clearance 0.39 mm (0.015 in. or more)
Tip Clearance Between Rotors 0.20 mm (0.008 in. or more)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.