Change Car Rear Silencer Dodge Grand Caravan
Change Car Rear Silencer
| Time Estimate | 0h45 |
|---|---|
| Cost Estimate | ~75$ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Vehicles |
Grand Caravan 2001-2007 1
|
| Remove/refit the silencer | 0h45 |
| Renew the silencer | 0h45 |
| Repair the silencer* | 1h30 |
| Repair the front silencer* | 1h30 |
| Align the front silencer* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the main silencer | 0h45 |
| Renew the main silencer | 0h45 |
| Repair the main silencer* | 1h30 |
| Align the main silencer* | 0h30 |
| Difficult main silencer removal* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear silencer | 0h45 |
| Renew the rear silencer | 0h45 |
| Repair the rear silencer* | 1h30 |
| Weld a sheet-metal repair panel onto the rear silencer* | 0h45 |
| Difficult rear silencer removal* | 0h30 |
What is a Dodge Grand Caravan rear silencer?
The rear silencer (also called the back box or rear muffler) reduces exhaust noise to an acceptable level. It is located at the end of the exhaust line, after the catalytic converter, particulate filter (if fitted), and sometimes an intermediate silencer.
When should you change the Dodge Grand Caravan rear silencer?
No periodic replacement interval is specified. Carry out regular visual inspections for corrosion, holes, and deteriorated mounting rubbers. Signs that replacement is needed: louder exhaust noise, rattling from loose baffles, visible rust holes, exhaust fumes entering the cabin, or failure at the MOT/roadworthiness test.
Is it difficult to change the Dodge Grand Caravan rear silencer?
Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy but may require effort if bolts and clamps are rusted. Key steps: raise the vehicle, apply penetrating oil to clamp bolts, remove the clamp connecting the silencer to the intermediate pipe, remove the mounting rubber hangers, fit the new silencer with new gasket/clamp, reattach mounting rubbers, check for leaks with engine running.
5 generations covered
| Generation | Years | Vehicles | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Caravan 1989-1990 | 1989-1990 | 2.5 Turbo Gas (9A25) | Gas |
| Grand Caravan 1989-1996 | 1989-1996 | 2.5 Gas (EDM), 3.0 SOHC 12V Gas (EFA), 3.3 OHV Gas (EGA), 3.8 Gas (EGH) | Gas |
| Grand Caravan 1996-2001 | 1996-2001 | 2.4 Gas (EDZ), 3.0 SOHC 12V Gas (EFA), 3.3 Flex Fuel Gas (EGM), 3.3 Flex Fuel Gas (EGM), 3.3 Gas (EGA), 3.3, -Flex Fuel Gas (EGA), 3.8 Gas (EGH), 3.8 Gas (EGH) | Gas |
| Grand Caravan 2001-2007 | 2001-2007 | 2.4 Gas (EDZ), 3.3 Flex Fuel Gas (EGM), 3.3 Gas (EGA), 3.8 Gas (EGH) | Gas |
| Grand Caravan 2008-2020 | 2008-2020 | 3.3 Gas (EGV), 3.6 V6, -Flex fuel Gas (ERB), 3.8 Gas (EGL), 3.8 Gas (EVD), 4.0 Gas (EGQ) | Gas |