Plymouth Repair: 1991 Plmouth Grand Voyager, grand voyagers, dodge caravans


Question
You were listed under "Plymouth Repair" even though you said you are a Dodge mechanic.  I hope Plmouth Grand Voyagers are as much like Dodge Caravans as they LOOK like they are!

I have a 1991 Plmouth Grand Voyager, automatic transmission.  Lately, it has a very hard time getting going when the engine is cold.  It doesn't have to be very cold - the temps here have been 65 to 70 degrees.  Once I've driven out of the subdivision, it is fine.  

As I start out, it just won't go.  It hesitates VERY badly, then "coughs" or "pops" a little, then takes off.  It will do this for a block or so, or, sometimes 3 or 4 blocks.

This vehicle was purchased last summer froma lady that didn't want to pour more money into it, so she bought a newer one and let this sit for 6 to 9 months.  We have replaced several different types of sensors and gaskets.  It also leaks oil, which is next on the list of repairs.

MY QUESTION:  Will carburator cleaner fix anything along this line or do I need to have a mechanic look at it?  Would it hurt to TRY a carburator cleaner?

Thanks so much!

Answer
hello patrica

this sounds like a timeing problem . I would have the timeing checked out from a good garage .
then yes it would not hurt to run some carb cleaner
good luck to you hun and if you need more help u let me know and you have a pretty name pete