When I start the van up in the morning I get an engine light that comes on a few seconds later the light starts to blink and the engine starts to run rough and I f I try to drive it b UT runs rough, s

aperently something in the cold-start went all haywire..the choke may have stuck..

Sounds like a bad alternator. Boost vehicle and when running disconnect positive on battery, if shuts down probably alternator no good, replace.

• well you need TO CHECK IT AND GO TO AUTO ZONE ...
  

its most likely an ignition coil. you are probably getting a spike in the electrical system. my lincoln ls does the same thing sometimes. the check engine light wiill blink for awhile then stop, and eventually it will stay on and run rough. every single time it turned out to be an ignition coil.

The flashing engine light indicates that one or more cylinders are misfiring. If possible take to Advanced again and have them give you the code numbers. If you post the codes in here we may be able to help find a solution to your issue. Would start with basic things first such as inspecting wires and plugs for damage.

faulty coil packs or problem injectors

Check oil level. Make sure you're using the right weight oil. If those are good, you've either got a bad oil pressure sensor or pressure problems with the pump or worn engine bearings. Could be a sitcking pressure relief valve in the pump. But also could be a worn engine

sounds like you need a new alternator.the battery light is triggered by the diode trio in the alternator. if the light comes on.99 times out of a 100 you need to have your alternator replaced.have your charging system checked first. most parts stores check them for free.with the engine running it should be around 14.5 volts.

sounds like a large vacuum hose was knocked off the engine when they pulled the trans out, have that checked.

sounds like an earth connection ,but where ,,,,back of dash,,,battery earth,,,ECU earth point ,,try putting a drop of oil on the earth points with a conventional oil can no sprays of crappy fish oil other than that you would have to wait for it to happen again in front of a mechinic to find it,.or trade it in for a nice europeon size car with a an engine under 1600cc .5litres is a bit obscene in this day and age and price of petrol