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Hi there: I suggest check this image about engine vacuum diagram for the 3.3L and 3.8L engines - 1997-99...
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This vehicle is not equipped with timing marks. However spark advance can be monitored using a DRBII or equivalent scan tool. Here is a pic of drive belt with A/C....
On this particular model of the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan I determined that the upper hose from the water pump had slipped off and anti-freeze squirted on the serpentine belt causing it to slip off. Once the belt gets slick it never stays on. I replaced the belt by loosing the tensioner which is the idler pulley located in the center of the configuration, A big thanks to user motor1258for the configuration diagram.
Any of your Chilton Manuals should have a diagram that will show you how the timing belt goes on; however the timing mark on the left top sprocket is around the 12 o clock area with the alternator bracket having the mark at the bottom to line with the sprocket. The second spocket on the right top ( again at 12 o clock) uses the timing cover, inner side, to align the right sprocket with. The botom sprocket uses the oil pump which has the timing mark that aligns at 1 o clock with the mark on the bottom sprocket. Important note: when repacing the belt keep in mind that the water pump must be replaced at that time. It often can be the reason for the belt breaking.
The belt routing diagram is shown on a decal located on thehorizontal metal support above the radiator and under the hood support rod (passenger's side near the coolant overflow tank). PT Stanley
What engine do you have? The 3.3 and 3.8 engines have a single serpentine belt, and a belt tensioner, so no adjustment is needed. Did you replace the tensioner, and want to know how much to torque it? countrycurt0
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