I bought the strut housing caps for my 1997 Caravan. Anyone have any directions or tips on putting these things on? i have a welder that will weld it for me. Do i have to cut anything off or just go over top what is there? Any pics from someone who has done this already?
Any help would be appreciated.
thanks

 

Is this from the TSB?

 

NOt sure about a tsb?
I bought them from a Chrysler dealer. The counter guys said it is a well known problem that these 1997 ones rusted out on top of the strut housing. So Dodge started offering this part. They said they didn't have any direction for them and that they have never done any but that their customers all ended up welding them on because the rivots and bolts from Chrysler don't hold up well.

 

There is an installation kit that is sold seperate from the caps and they contain detailed instructions for installation. The part numbers are 05086513AA for the left side and 05086512AA for the right side.

 

There are a couple aftermarket companies that deal in those too. Don't know if their kits are any better. We don't see much rust in TN.

 

Anyone have a copy of those instructions? I already bought the caps & The dealer doesn't stock the install kits So i would have to order them and i really don't want to pay the dealers outragious prices for some bolts and epoxy that i won't be using Just to get the directions?

 

Sorry dude, we used to stock it but not any more. Might just want to check with a local body shop, maybe they'd help you out with some advise.

 

This is all I have.
NUMBER: 23-044-02
GROUP: Body
DATE: Oct. 14, 2002
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retreival system,
or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without written permission of DaimlerChrysler Corporation.
SUBJECT:
NS Strut Tower Corrosion
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves correcting a corrosion staining, surface corrosion, or corrosion
perforation condition at the top of the strut tower/s.
MODELS:
1996 - 2000 NS Town&Country/Voyager/Caravan
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Cosmetic corrosion or perforation at upper strut tower/s usually between the strut
and upper load path beam inner panel (inner fender).
DIAGNOSIS:
Inspect left and right strut towers for condition. If corrosion is present, perform
one of the following repair procedures.
NOTE: ANY UNDER HOOD LABELS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT DURING THESE
REPAIRS SHOULD BE OBTAINED PRIOR TO BEGINNING REPAIRS.
PARTS/MATERIALS REQUIRED:
Qty. Part No. Description
1 05080009AA Strut Cap (Left Side)
1 Kit 05086513AA NS Strut Cap Installation Kit
(Left Side).
1 05080008AA Strut Cap (Right Side)
1 Kit 05086512AA NS Strut Cap Installation Kit
(Right Side).
11/2 - 2 Cartridges
Per Side
05083855AA Mopar Structural Adhesive
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
W-7804R 90-degree drill motor (PSE)
W-861 High-speed air cutter (die grinder) (PSE)
23-044-02 -2-
05016570AA Adhesive dispenser (MOPAR)
W-AK175 ACH Power set rivet gun (PSE)
REPAIR DESCRIPTION:
Repair A - Cosmetic corrosion removal and the application of corrosion
resistant materials and/or primers and topcoats.
Repair B - Corrosion perforation removal and installation of 1 or 2 new cap/s and kit/s.
NOTE: REPAIR PROCEDURES ARE OUTLINED IN THE INSTRUCTION
SHEET INCLUDED IN THE PARTS KITS.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation
No:
Description Amount
23-85-86-90 Perform Repair Procedure A- Surface
Corrosion (Rusted) - One Side
1.7 Hrs.
23-85-86-91 Perform Repair Procedure A- Surface
Corrosion (Rusted) - Both Side
2.6 Hrs.
23-85-86-92 Perform Repair Procedure B- Corrosion
Perforation(Rust Perforation) - One Side
3.9 Hrs.
23-85-86-93 Perform Repair Procedure B- Corrosion
Perforation (Rust Perforation) - Both Side
6.8 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE:
87 Rusted
P1 Rust Perforation

 

Yep, me too. The tsb used to have the instructions but not any more. Only in the installation kit now. Booo.