broke my nose and broken bertha... (van update)
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- 2001 dodge ram van 3500 5.9l v8
- issues when breaking down…
- the van slightly shakes and stops accelerating in the middle of driving
- problems started with a corroded spark plug in the first cylinder
- that was replaced, the van worked fine for awhile… then broke down with the same issues
- fuel pump, pick up coil, and pc127 sensor were replaced
- van ran for a bit and then broke down again with the same issues
- the van won’t recreate the issue at the shops she’s at
- it seems that she only has the problem when I drive her around normally, let her sit, then go to drive her the second time… it’s upon that second drive that she has the issue
- someone has speculated it’s something having to do with a part expanding/malfunctioning when it reaches a certain temperature
- the van is built to run on propane, mechanic #2/the one I won’t go back to suggested maybe it was something to do with the fuel lines
Possible air/vacuum hose leak?
Could be a lot of things. Temperature-related issue, fuel system issue, electrical or sensor problem, ignition system, malfunctioning ECU, vacuum leaks, or something else… May require process of elimination
Wiring issues or faulty sensors can sometimes work intermittently and are difficult to diagnose because they might not always produce a fault code or show up during standard testing.
Might include problems with the fuel lines, regulators, or the propane injection system.
Although you mentioned the spark plug was replaced, there could be other issues in the ignition system. This includes spark plug wires, the distributor cap, rotor, or ignition coil. These parts can sometimes work when cold but fail when they heat up.
The ECU could be affected by temperature changes or could have intermittent faults.
Vacuum leaks can cause erratic behavior in the engine, especially as it warms up and parts expand, changing the characteristics of the leak.
Given the complexity/intermittent nature of the problem, it might be challenging to diagnose without experiencing the issue first-hand. It’s important to have a mechanic who is familiar with propane-fueled vehicles take a look.
Ecm getting hot, loose connections/solder points? It’s the one thing that will cause problems with just about everything
Does temperature change in general cause problems like from hot to cold outside or cold to hot outside because if so I would say it’s an electrical board issue was a loose soldering points probably the computer honestly I’ve had that problem
Has the problem gotten worse over time more frequent and or more severe? My computer in my jeep was going out for almost 2 years until finally I got to the point where it took me eight hours to get from Minneapolis to Iowa because it kept dying
can somebody take this girl to a proper mechanic?? No mechanic would leave a car in their garage for a month. That's insane! And a corroded spark plug means to replace an engine?? lol I'm sure somebody here could give you a referral.
I mentioned this because I know you did have your gas tank punctured when they stole gas…
If any debris is in the gas tank, it can work its way into the fuel pump and you will continuously be replacing fuel pumps with the same intermittent type problem that you’re having …
You can remedy this by simply putting a glass fuel filter on the intake side of the fuel pump …
The beautiful thing about this is that you get to see inside the filter if there is sand, rocks or epoxy, anything that might be in your gas tank, working its way down the fuel line ..
This is very very inexpensive and at least you’ll know that you have clean fuel going to the fuel pump if this doesn’t remedy the problem … good luck
Your level of patience is so admirable - much respect. Hopefully you get some good news tomorrow 🤍
Give the local forklift repair guys a call. They deal with everything propane powered. It wouldn’t hurt to call a few of them.
Man, listening to you was giving me flashbacks to when I was your age. Life really sucks when you’re young and broke in the world!
If I had to guess, it sounds a lot like there's an issue with the throttle body. I'm not entirely sure what make or model the van is, but if the throttle body is becoming stuck intermittently in a closed position you could end up with a fuel mixture that's too rich and doesn't ignite which would explain misfiring cylinders, crudded up spark plugs and the sputtering to a stop when there isn't enough air in the fuel mixture. I recently had a similar sounding issue on a 2010 Chrysler Sebring and replacing the throttle body solved it entirely.
This sounds about right, assuming this make an model doesn't have some other intake feature.
Not to muddy up the waters here (either) but I wonder if her model some kind of EGR system as well that could be wrecking havoc on operation after getting "up to temp" ; I think her vehicle is from the late 80's, so maybe not.
She, unfortunately, is having a hard time finding a Tech that can sit down and go over the drawings of this particular model to zero in on the root cause; time is money * shrug *.
Just a couple rules of thumb:
1) Anything beyond a week is too much. If they haven’t even looked at your vehicle, they aren’t interested. Pull your vehicle out and find someone else.
2) Being rude with a customer is just bad business. These garages survive on word of mouth. Rudeness = pulling your car out and a bad google review.
3) If you don’t know a good mechanic, you are right to ask your community to recommend one. If you do find a good one hang onto him/her.
4) If Bertha is dead, I think you should rely on your community. The vast majority of us here like you and want to see you succeed. I for one have no issue donating to such a worthy human being.
I don’t have advice but I’m rooting for you to have a reliably working vehicle, be surrounded by good people and be able to live the life you want.
Its sad that you have to put "disclaimers" about what is JUST going on with your life. Just so ppl dont get mad and talk crap. Everyone vents and its ok to talk about the things that dont go well.
Also, another very simple trick to check your sparkplug wires and distributor cap is to run your car at night in the dark, opening the hood and see if you see any extra sparks down there taking a shortcut from your wires to any metal parts. If so, time for wires…..
Agreed, you can also mist some water over the wires which might help show sparks from any broken wires. Swapping wires between cylinders to see if the misfire follows (check with a bluetooth code reader) is another way. Or just change them if they're old. Spark plug wires, distributor cap and rotor are good to change from time to time if you haven't.
Had this issue where my car would shut off from bad spark plug wires. Car would shut off randomly and had to push it to the side. Just let it sit for like 30min and itd restart right after.
One possibility that is relatively easy to resolve is that your fuel relay is failing. This is an inexpensive part and easy to replace DIY. It's difficult for mechanics to detect faulty relays when the problem is intermittent since most of the time, it's actually working. The fuel relay controls the fuel flow from the gas tank to your engine, and when it is acting up, the symptoms you describe can occur, but then work fine again after sitting for awhile.
Even though people frown upon it, sometimes getting a new engine is better than buying another used vehicle. You don't know what the new/used vehicle problems could occur. I have a van and if my motor goes or transmission I have decided to replace both. I figure it would be cheaper to do that then get new or purchase used. I also know that it would last for a long time, jmo. I follow Chrome too from CA and he just replaced his trans and motor back to back Yikes good luck.. I hope you find someone
the problem with that is if she puts a new dodge engine , its still going to be a poor engine design.
Yes, if it runs on propane maybe going for the conventional choice could help..
Hi Ahle, sorry about your cute nose. The first vehicle I ever had had this same problem. It turned out to be vapor locking which was caused by the routing of the fuel line that was too close to a part of the exhaust system. As such, whenever there was excessive heating of the fuel line the fuel would vaporize therefore not enough fuel could reach the engine. The fix was to relocate the fuel line so the line wouldn't overheat. Before you do get a new engine I suggest verifying the fuel line is adequately routed. If it's not that it sounds like you've spent enough time trying to fix it, and probably best to move on to another vehicle. Good luck 🤞
Please put van issues in description. Mechanically inclined folks can help diagnose. It is okay to let people fund you so you can buy a new vehicle that won't break down.
thank you for the suggestion!! put the info in a pinned comment :)
Ahle ✨ I know how much you like Bertha so I've always thought 🤔 about taking her to Count's Kustoms for a makeover ✨
🪦🚐😥 Hi Ahle! It's time to face reality and get rid of old bertha. Too much unnecessary stress & NOT the vehicle you want to be living in out on the open road - especially in remote places! It's also becoming a supermassive black hole drain on your finances & a major distraction to your positive video making endeavors! So, R.I.P. bertha! 😥🚐🪦
howdy. Been following you for years now so please let us know how things are? if you have to "Part with Bertha" it's ok. Life is full of these things. You will drown yourself in towing and Repair bills or then you can do you and list your solutions. It's okay to show emotion. You are a warrior. You will prevail in your decisions. Remember that.
Ahle, get rid of bertha. The time has come. :(
On one hand I am glad there are updates again, on the other all of this sounds very difficult for you, which is terrible. In what area are you currently? There are quite a lot of RUclipsrs all across the country who do car stuff and can maybe help.
Hi hon, sorry about the problems you are having. My family used to have a GMC Van for road trips and we experienced what's called VAPOR LOCK. It happened when we were driving in high altitudes, and uphill. Then it happened sporadically. It seems like the engine is dying and won't take any more gas..."Vapor lock happens when your fuel boils in your carburetor or your fuel line. Vaporized fuel creates back pressure in your fuel system and prevents gas from getting to your engine." The possible fix: "The first step in preventing vapor lock is to rout fuel lines away from exhaust parts, heater hoses, etc. You can also use Heat Shields where possible. Another option is to install an Electric Fuel Pump near the tank. This pressurizes most of the fuel in the lines." You can also see if there are fuel additives. Just google VAPOR LOCK in engines or check out RUclips videos 🙂 :-)))))) EDIT: I saw that your fuel pump was replaced but you can still suggest it to a mechanic b/c it sounds like the same problem...
If you need a reliable mechanic lmk theres a really good one in sunland park nm. Hes GOOD.
Ahle, with that stalling problem and then having the engine not cranking afterwards, I'd check ALL of the vehicles electrical grounds. They get dirty and corroded over time.
If you are in el paso. Take it to western tech. They have students fix it first free.
Are you eating properly maybe that played a role in you fainting .take care hobo❤
It sounds like a clogged or dirty fuel filter. My Wagoneer used to do the same thing until I replaced the fuel filter.
I’m praying for you girl ❤ it’ll be ok even tho it may not feel like it now; regardless of how it all looks in the end 🙏
I remember your first vids leaving your parents, so I hope Bertha pulls through. Wish I could turn a wrench for you, but I'm in the frozen land of Boulder, CO, right now. It does sound like you're getting the run around.
Hope Bertha gets well, all the best - fingers crossed.
Hope in one hand; shit in the other.
Quick check of the googles says replace the MAP sensor. Could be failing which has caused similar issues for others with the 5.9 at different temps.
Hello longtime follower , too often techs jump to the most complicated conclusion , mechanics and ego's ? Have you tried removing the gas cap ? Won't get into details , but for sure not electrical !
Ahle you should just walk away from it all. I am graduating from University in one week and moving to Cambodia to be an ESL teacher. You should come along with me. Lets blow this popcicle stand!
I have a 1999 Dodge Ram van, and it's great now. However, I've had to put in thousands of dollars to get my van to this point. Basically, rebuilt the whole thing. If I were to do it over again, I'd consider coming to utah to find a nice used mini van for a great price. You'd be happy..
injectors run your van less than quarter tank and use concentrated injector cleaner and mass airflow censors clean them using mass airflow censor cleaner only
In the sports car modding community, ethanol (E85) conversions often destroy rubbers in the fuel system. You might want to find a propane specialist who is familiar with all of the risks. E85 is a common mod but very few have the long-term knowledge to predict the indirect chemical wear.
Sounds like a bad ECU wish I could help where are you located?
Love your real videos. Keep going strong. Been living in my motorhome in New Zealand for 7 years. Best way to live.
appreciate it! and heck yeah, that's what's up!
Sucks that we feel the need to explain that we’re not being “woe is me” when we’re just being candid and honest. Let me counteract the people who do point fingers at you like that, and say…VENT! If your situation sucks, I’m in full support of you expressing that it sucks.
Anyway, sorry you’ve had so many van issues. Relatable and I know that shit is the worstttt. I hope you do figure out whatever works for you next.
I was in a similar situation. Motorhome wouldn't start, and took to the nearest mechanic paid 1k . Told them to fix everything then later find the engine had worn main bearings worn out. Not sure how it happened - old oil that wasn't changed maybe. I had towed to another mechanic paid another 3k. That's when I found engine was shot. Just sold for 2k.
Just sell your van for whatever you can get for it, and get another reliable vehicle.
That is really terrible chain of events. Four thousand dollars is a lot of money to do diagnostics and fix things just so you have to sell your vehicle.
When you were talking about the van shaking and losing power I was thinking fuel starvation - but when you said "propane conversion" I didn't want to touch that. I have a '94 Dodge van and I have also run into problems over the years. When something happens, the first thing I do is type the key words into RUclips to see if someone made a video about that. I used to buy repair manuals specific to my vehicles but now I just search the internet.
Sorry about your nose but at least it is not crooked and will be okay. No doubt it was a climbing accident.
Thanks for existing. Ciao from Sicily
hello, i had a propane converted truck (Chevy silverado) for a number of years, i had similar issues. i would start it up and it was fine drive 5-10 minutes it was fine, id go in somewhere and come out and it wouldn't start or ran horrible and would stall out and sometimes leave me stranded for a few hours, but when i came back it would start up just fine and run. long story short what i found was that the vaporizer on the left inner fender would freeze up hence the intermittent and temperature problem that goes away on its own. when id let it sit a few hours i could drive just fine again, this would happen even in the middle of summer. what i found out is that there is a vaporizer on the fuel system that is connected to the radiator by a hose that circulates antifreeze around inside of it. the hose is connected to almost the top of the radiator near the filler neck and cap, so if the radiator was even a little bit low the vehicle didn't over heat or any issues but there wasn't enough to circulate through the vaporizer and cause it to intermittently run rough and freeze up but fine later on. so please just have a look and see if your radiator is filled to the very top and see if you see that small hose and it might be your issue. wouldn't that be something instead of paying a shop tons of money you fixed it with a little coolant. i hope this helps and i wish you and everyone and safe and happy Christmas !!!
I think you are right. During the winter, the line on my kiln freezes if my tank is low. The way to check if this is the problem is to pour hot water over the lines from tank to engine. If that solves the problem temporarily, then you are correct. Though I don't deal with motors, what you say makes absolute sense.
Hey, since this is your first time getting the old mechanic runaround, and especially because youre doing it independently, i can totally understand why you were overcome with stress. I jusg want to remind you its good to cry, and its okay to feel so overwhelmed.
That being said, this is a classic occurence, and now you know that. Dont be so nice to thesf mechanics. State your mind.
As for the issue, it sounds either electrical (as heat can cause erratic electrical issues) or its still on the fuel supply side. Vapor lock, bad injectors when they get hot (could also explain misfiring), you said pump is new but Id have someone make sure it was changed based in your experience. Check fuel and electrical. Remember though, process of elimination is normal! You will change many things! Its okay!
I would start looking for a replacement Vehicle. An old vehicle requires more repairs and eventually may not be worth fixing. As a car owner we need to decide "at what price" do we stop paying for a "Quoted repair", before buying a better Vehicle.
I hope you are doing ok kiddo.... I mean your my kids age and sometimes you kids aren't happy and won't really say....so I'm just praying for your happiness and safety as well as wishing you all the love !!!!
Hard to tell you broke your nose honestly when you have such a beautiful face tbh
lol I appreciate the compliment
Crankshaft sensor, Crankshaft postion sensor... something along those lines, will cause that exact problem
One of the mechanics already replaced that with no change.
Ahle ✨ how are you planning on healing your nose 👃?
Do you want us work on your Van 🚐
Send my Christmas 🎄 Post Card to P.O. Box 51 now is my New number.
I have a new box number
Removing the spark plug doesn't require a new engine replacement.
Thanks Ahle. Truck resolution is a process of elimination. I bet that it will turn out to be something really simple, like a bad electrical solder / connection.
You should keep the van, so you have content every time it breaks down.
it's ok as long as it's not a Broken Heart❤😊
Post a link. I'll donate.
I've delt with propane conversions and i will tell you flat out they can be the biggest pain in the A ever. When they work they work great, when they don't scrap em, they are notorious for burning plugs and heads out. If the engine wasn't setup to take the heat differences it can fry it simply put. I would look at the intake to start with. You may need to look for a mechanic that does machinery specifically lp forklifts.
Get a diesel/gas engine for the van maybe?
You are a good, kind and understanding person. When you go to bed tonight, remember that about yourself.
Your Nose Is Beautiful.
Good to have your new look :-)
Diagnostic Scanner to obtain fault codes (Autel or other brand):
1) Make sure you do not disconnect your battery, for any reason. Also, do not allow the battery to lose charge, where the loss of charge will result in the loss of engine fault codes required to diagnose the issue that were stored during the last event.
2) Then, find a mechanic with a vehicle diagnostic scanner (ODB2 or specific port for your van), request the mechanic pull the engine fault codes required to properly diagnose issues, then test drive as needed to confirm to then provide you with estimate required to resolve corresponding issues.
3) Then, if further issue arise from replacing components in the chain, ask the Mechanic/Technician to diagnose the codes (scanner)/locate components/identify/replace/test/pull codes, rinse & repeat until issue resolved.
Some of these intermittent issues may not reduce a code.
Such as cold solder joints inside the PCM.
@@malibuman8941Agreed, also a consideration when diagnosing fault chain(s).
I have to jump in here before watching the whole video. Sorry. The worst case scenario on that spark plug was not replacing the whole engine. It would have been getting a new cylinder head, and those can be found at junk yards like Pick-a-part. That would have been the extreme case. I don't know why mechanics take advantage of women like they do.
I was told replacing the cylinder head was the next potential step, but if that didn't work or if for whatever reason something broke... that then the following step would be replacing the engine 🙏
If I understand correctly, it doesn't even "crank" after it quits- meaning, you don't hear the typical wah-wah-wah-wah of the engine being cranked (turned) over by the starter (when you try to start it). Given that, I highly suspect you have a power failure, an "open" in a circuit. I don't want to send you down the wrong road but I highly suspect a problem at the main fuse block under the hood. Unfortunately, the only way any mechanic will be able to verify it is it will have to be doing it at the time and he/she will have to be at the fuse block with a test light checking for power (12 volts) at the starter solenoid and ASD relay (automatic shut down relay). Chrysler products use an ASD relay to power up the coil and fuel injectors, and the ASD relay is triggered (turned on) by the PCM once the PCM sees a crank sensor signal. If that ASD relay were to open, the vehicle would shut off while driving (exactly what is happening to you). The fact that it won't crank and the fact that the vehicle shut off while driving leads my brain to a power failure in the fuse box- and that can be intermittent, just like what you are experiencing. If you need to bounce some questions off of me hit me up at gearhead4you and that is at yahoo
Vehicle seizing up after driving it for awhile sounds like the transmission is dying a slow death. Maybe coolant line going to it is bad, too. Easily $5k+. (I'm not a mechanic)
First of all, worry about yourself, and then the van. Young people dont just faint out of nowhere, unless they have a health issue, or had the jab. Did you had the jab? Maybe you should go to a place where they tune cars. It sounds like an electrical issues. Some corroded contact or bad connections. You could try and get a OBD Engine System Diagnostic Tools and read out values, the next time it has problems. Wishing the best for you.
The easiest answer is also the hardest choice. Time to retire it. That van will be problems forever. Since this is not a normal van you'd have to find a specialty mechanic. An outfitter that does the propane conversion for vans. That's going to cost a decent amount of money.
So you have to look at this as a fork in the road. On one hand you live with this junker and end up homeless parked under a bridge. On the other you quit this lifestyle and start building a foundation for the future. Unlike most people you're attractive and articulate which is a huge advantage. I believe you have a very good chance at becoming a more successful vlogger or joining a company that alines with your interests. What I don't see is any success repairing that old junker or continuing to be homeless.
Why does the picture look backwards?! It makes it look like your sitting in a right-hand drive car! Was this filmed on a front camera of a phone?
Braking your nose is better than breaking you Bum! 😱😝🤪👍👍🇺🇸
This is an alternator issue it seems. I had the same problem on my Honda Odyssey 2007 which was purchased in 2006. The dates matter since your van seems to be a 2001 which is early for "drive by wire" but my Honda Odyssey was the first drive by wire Odyssey that Honda made. Basically, when the alternator fails, it doesn't charge the battery anymore so each subsequent start uses the remaining charge in the battery. This can go on for a while as the battery is being depleted. Also, the alternator may be failing but not quite dead so the battery may be getting some charge which masks the diagnosis further. When I ran out of battery (finally) I had the same symptoms as you describe. The car was running and I was driving on the road but then the accelerator failed to make the car move forward from a stoplight and I had to coast to to the side of the road. The car was on but since the accelerator is "drive by wire" there wasn't enough power from the battery to make it work properly.
So how can you diagnose this? First, when the car is running, get a volt meter and measure the voltage at the battery terminals. With the van running, the voltage should be around 13.8v which means the alternator is charging the battery and therefore operating correctly. If you see a reading like 11.7 or something below 12v, then the alternator is dead and needs to be replaced.
Now you could also need to replace the battery, when was the last time you did that? If the alternator checks out fine (again when running) then it may be that you just need to change the battery and that its life has run out. This is actually the better of the two scenarios since changing out an alternator will definitely cost you more. If the engine is off, measure the battery voltage at the terminals again. A healthy battery should measure around 12.6v. If it's measuring 12v or below it's dead or near dead. Hope this helps...
I was thinking the same thing... that the alternator isn't charging the battery properly, but the way she described the issue is that it happens suddenly and doesn't get progressively worse as we would see with a battery that is running down & can't power the ignition coil properly.
Yes. Battery issues can cause a crazy number of problems in areas that don’t seem related. As can electrical system issues in general.
Pretty sure it's not the alt
If it was, that's pretty easy to diag after a couple of mechanics.
Another reason would be it runs every time the engine was cooled.
Sorry about your broken nose and any mechanical vehicle issues.
Don't buy a tank to do a wagon coach job. Everything at 100000 miles +-20k needs has repair replacement issues.
Could be Fuel Injector or water in the fuel at first cuza how it seems before it dies. But the restarting sounds like it could be Alternator, Battery Connection, Fuses.
I have a 98 and 99 magnum 5.9 gasser both have stalling issues when it gets warm however i changed my ECU and now it is running better
Hang in there Ahle, for mechanics dont talk "straight" nowadays. I myself have been dealing with a number of mechanics about a radiator install and it has been an emotional roller-coaster ride. 2 of the mechanics completely "ghosted" me and I never heard from them again. One of the mechanics came and removed my radiator from my rig but ordered the wrong replacement radiator which did not fit and then completely ghosted me with radiator completely removed from my rig and I was "stuck like Chuck" on a local Fire Department property for more than 7 days until I finally reached him again to come put my original radiator back in. I did do a band-aid JB Weld patch job on the crack in my radiator, but I can only go about 10 miles at a time before the rig runs hot and I have to pull over and cool it off (frustrating)😖. But anyway, all I'm saying is that I feel your pain, and I want to encourage you to continue because this too shall pass. Very sorry to hear about your nose, hope you feel better soon. Also, some times you can find a good mechanic by just asking the people who work for O'Reilly's Auto Parts or Autozone if they know of a local mechanic and they usually do because the mechanics go there to buy their parts. Thanks for sharing, keep the videos coming and safe travels 🙏
You need to find a special mechanic that does diagnostics correctly.
Not a parts swapper.
With all respect, Give Bertha up! get a Chevy Express Van. Never break down! Ford,Toyota Vans are good also. Dodge plymouth vans nothing but problems.
Vehicles are unobtanium these days, so people hang on to what they have as long as possible, i.e. fixing as long as they can. This makes all mechanics very busy and they can pick and choose the jobs they like. Complicated, intermittent issues are at the very bottom of the list of items to work on, so they either pass or have you wait for their business to slow down. Did you try to qualify the issues you have and do some heavy google searching? In the past I found solutions and suggestions for car issues I had.
I am not sure if this van already has coil packs but had issues in the past with individual ignition coils start acting up and they needed replacing. This vintage of van should already have an ODB2 port, so it would be interesting to connect a scanner and see what it reads. Surprised that your "mechanics" did not report on that?! Perhaps if you have a friend with a scanner, borrow it and connect it when the van acts up again, to see what it can read.
You could also try to connect a fellow car youtuber who deals with older vehicles all the time. Dalton from "Pole Barn Garage" or Kevin from "Junkyard Digs" come to mind. They may be able to provide guidance, as they are very knowledgeable.
I hate to say it, but I think you need to find a male friend or relative to do the talking for you. Some guys are just misogynistic and some of them work with cars. It's not fair but it's the world we live in. If you can get help / backup / support from someone who can "talk car" (even if you know EXACTLY as much OR MORE) this might help you. It doesn't sound like you're being taken seriously.
Hoping you can find some sort of free clinic to look at your nose. You are really having a hard time. Extreme pressure is what creates diamonds. I know you will eventually find a way out of this.
I was able to get it checked out and luckily no surgery or nothin is needed 💜 life is ups and downs, I trust that everything will be fine in the end 😊 thank you for your kind words!
Is the key the original key? Spark plug change obviously necessary.
Dear Ahle, I don’t know what to say to help you. One detail, if you attempt to replace a corroded/stuck spark plug and for whatever reason you damage the holes’ threads, I have never used them, but they are called helicoil inserts and they are threaded inserts used to reinforce threaded holes. If a helicoil insert doesn’t work then one could replace the entire cylinder head on the bank where the spark plug hole is damaged. So, you would not necessarily have to replace an engine. There would be very significant top end engine work depending on your training, education, mechanical aptitude and mechanical experience. I don’t know if you have done this yet, but have you contacted all your associates, friends, and family to borrow a code reader or scanner. This way you could carefully get some information on what specific systems parts that may need to be tested and/or replaced. The greatest youtube car diagnosticians in the Castle Rock, CO area is Schrodingers Box(channel name) in the Utah area, sorry I don’t know which cities/counties, would be Briansmobile1(channel name)and Roadside Rescue(channel name)There may be a “cartuber” who excels at diagnostics, because it sounds like you need one, not too far from your location. Good luck.
When'd you last replace the starter battery? I've found that with vans that are sat around for long periods of time, the starter battery will start to die and it won't get better, at some point it will completely not hold charge any longer. And you will have to replace it. A battery could fail within 3 years of only using a vehicle intermittently.
Hi Ahle, it seems like you need a quality auto; you can make monthly payments. Tough love from Jesus.
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They will fix everything but the real issue, and charge you too
Please get your personal mechanic in family or recommended
Maybe a fuel injector is leaking gas into the intake manifold after being shut off. This causes fuel vapor the manifold, and the poor running.
Well, I've lived in North Carolina. The van runs on propane. That is your problem. You need to find a propane guy.❤😢
when that happens to my van it a dirty batterry cable clean all connections including starter wires dodge vans really like gerat connnection to the batterry look for loose cables under van previous folks have installed
Everything will be ok
Crap happens
We love you, like my G-daughter
Be Safe
Mechanics do this to young females. Total rip offs. Sad that it's hard to find a good HONEST tech
I think you have blown your head gasket, there is no reason that the spark plug wont come out, unless using WD-40 so moisture is getting in there and rusting the plug in. I don't think that you would get a trouble code for that, so they are improperly diagnosing the problem, It might be time for a new van. Check your oil dipstick to see if there is any bubbles on the stick, means water or if the oil looks like milkshake means water.
Hi! I would love to learn what you do for work, if I any. I am learning more of remote work and passive income. Thanks and God bless.
Thank you for being Ahle, . . . Sweet Soul. It is a beautiful thing.
Have any mechanics tried changing all the spark plugs & wires? sounds like changing just the one that looked bad helped but when that type of repair is done they should have changed all of them, and dist. cap
Kind of a shot in the dark but it sounds like the mechanics have covered all the basic stuff already so I’m gonna throw out that it may be vapor lock in your fuel lines. Those can be super intermittent issues.
Tbh all those mechanics sound terrible. Where about are you?
Well, the nose issue sure hasn't hasn't affected your beauty, which is amazing.
Sounds like he tried to take out the spark plug and now your losing compression because its not tighten dowm correctly. Take out the head and fix the threads on the head. Or if you get a new engine throw a LS3 or LS1 in it ....
No ideas here. Just hope your doing good and wanted to say that you could teach patience to a ticking bomb.. Crazy stuff
Paying rent sucks i paid 60,000 three years renting i want my own place so bad.
When I complete getting ready for the road we can meet and fix it 100 percent anywhere. We could meet half way. Next day amazon parts.
if its a duel fuel vehicle it would start on gasolene and switch over to the gas system once the engine is hot. Not much to go off from your description but it is possible that your broken gas system is trying to still switch over to gas which would turn off the gasolene and the engine would quit. When the engine cools it would switch back to gasolene and fire up? just a guess, good luck with it.
I really dislike businesses that does not communicate with its customers. Rather a good way to lose a close to be regular. Greatest advice I will tell small businesses is to always communicate with your customers, you will steal a lot of big businesses customers this way. Even a simple we have blank number of cars ahead of you or I have a guy around this time that will look at this.
Hey Ally, if it helps, I’m giving away free nose kisses. 😘
Holy crap, I empathize with you so much with the string of bad luck! Last year from the span of October through March (of this year) I had my motorcycle stolen, my catalytic converter stolen, then my camper van stolen and totaled, and finally my replacement camper van broken into and totaled! I had just finished converting both vans, and wanted to experience van life, but setback after setback kept happening! It took a lot of effort to keep my head up and stay positive, but I was stressed out for SO long, and am still recovering from it all! I hope you get through all of this, things happen but keep hope!!
It's not a matter of bad luck. It's a matter of bad choices.
California? My friends in CA have had wheeled possessions stolen repetitively.
@@r91325 sure I see what you think dude! I personally don’t think so, maybe bad choices for other people to be doing that sort of thing. I took precautions. It’s just a big problem currently in the area. And bad luck! Haha
@@hansash2 yep.. California
You don't want to think about this but it's time to ditch Bertha and move on. She's old and will nickle and dime you to death. Bite the bullet and buy something new and reliable. You won't regret it.
Have the battery checked when its hot, dying batteries can cause many problems
Living in a van is close to homelessness and being homeless is dangerous. Idk man for your safety and health you probably need to get a job and a stable place to live