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Cinnamon Skunk 04-07-2025 05:39 PM

1994 Dodge Needs Valve Job/Engine Replacement
 
Would appreciate a recommendation to do a valve job or entire engine replacement on a 1994 Dodge Van B+ RV. Going through oil very quickly.

villagetinker 04-08-2025 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Cinnamon Skunk (Post 2421995)
Would appreciate a recommendation to do a valve job or entire engine replacement on a 1994 Dodge Van B+ RV. Going through oil very quickly.

AH, in a former life, this would be a DIY project, I rebuilt 4 engines, but no more. You could call Sumter Tire or Wildwood Tire to see if they would be interested in at least testing the engine to see if it can be rebuilt or needs to be replaced. I would need to check, I think I still have a compression tester. They may also be able to determine if it valves, rings or something else. Finally, you may find it cost effective to get a rebuilt engine and replace the existing one. Sorry I cannot provide a specific company.

retiredguy123 04-08-2025 09:01 AM

I am not a car guy at all, but I would suggest calling Michael's Automotive, 352-365-2955, in Fruitland Park.

ohioshooter 04-08-2025 09:18 AM

What is a good ‘94 Dodge van worth? My guess is that you will have more in the repair than the car is worth. If you are really attached to it, then I guess it doesn’t matter.

Edit: I guess I missed the class B Rv. Good luck

village dreamer 04-08-2025 09:42 AM

i looked up a rebuilt dodge motor...$4000 , plus $$ to install. i hope you love that van. i would think 6k all in.

Topspinmo 04-08-2025 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Cinnamon Skunk (Post 2421995)
Would appreciate a recommendation to do a valve job or entire engine replacement on a 1994 Dodge Van B+ RV. Going through oil very quickly.

No signs of blowing out out rear main seals or valve covers? Not leaking right? If valve guides are leaking should be proofing smoke on start up. If blows blue smoke on hard acceleration probably rings? If bottom of van from bell housing back saturated with oil probably rear main seal leaking. Also if engine burning oil it should show up on spark plugs and tailpipe should be black sooted up?

I think you probably got 318 (5.2L) or 360 (5.9L) cu in engine in Rv. Those were very good engines.

Topspinmo 04-08-2025 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by village dreamer (Post 2422181)
i looked up a rebuilt dodge motor...$4000 , plus $$ to install. i hope you love that van. i would think 6k all in.

IMO For price of new replacement one that’s chicken feed.

RoadToad 04-09-2025 04:37 AM

Not so..
 
A B+ Rv travel van is very much worth it, unless it is high milage.
They are not your run-of-the-mill work van.
Visit Google.
Edify.

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Originally Posted by ohioshooter (Post 2422165)
What is a good ‘94 Dodge van worth? My guess is that you will have more in the repair than the car is worth. If you are really attached to it, then I guess it doesn’t matter.

Edit: I guess I missed the class B Rv. Good luck


Villagesgal 04-09-2025 07:15 AM

Strickland Automotive in Wildwood does this sort of work. They are knowledgeable, reasonable and just good people.

chuckpedrey 04-09-2025 08:16 AM

Jimmy’s Auto Repair
216 CR 466 (27/466 intersection)
457-9999

Was Vaughn’s Auto Repair. Jimmy and the same employees continued after Vaughn suffered a heart attack

Michael A. David 04-09-2025 09:04 AM

On 466 just before hwy 27/441 on the South side of the road is a auto-repair shop. Their prices are great and they are fast. You will see a fenced in area with a few cars parked. Go in and ask what the costs would be. Good Luck.

craarmy 04-09-2025 09:26 AM

NAPA just north of WalMart and Stonecrest hwy 441/27, one block off of hwy

Boston1945 04-09-2025 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2422184)
IMO For price of new replacement one that’s chicken feed.

I would check out this firm. I made a purchase years ago. Still ticking awayhttps://fraserengineco.com/5-2-liter-dodge-chrysler-engines/
You have the engine shipped to the shop that is going to work on it.

RoadTowed 04-10-2025 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by village dreamer (Post 2422181)
i looked up a rebuilt dodge motor...$4000 , plus $$ to install. i hope you love that van. i would think 6k all in.

Like it much much better than $180,000 new one.:):)

Topspinmo 04-10-2025 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Boston1945 (Post 2422764)
I would check out this firm. I made a purchase years ago. Still ticking awayhttps://fraserengineco.com/5-2-liter-dodge-chrysler-engines/
You have the engine shipped to the shop that is going to work on it.


I would go with 5.9, same block same space wise with more torque.


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