2002 chrylser voyager timing belt and water pumped

Looks like the timing belt broke. It also drives the water pump which I'm sure is what took out the timing belt. That has a interference engine so you may need a valve job if it slammed the valves. 50 50 chance its all done unfortunately....

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Remove the drive belts. Remove the timing belt covers and the timing belt.
4. Remove the water pump mounting bolts.
5. Separate the water pump from the water inlet pipe and remove the water pump.
6. Inspect the water pump and replace as necessary.

To install:

1. Clean all gasket and O-ring surfaces on the water pump and water pipe inlet tube.
2. Wet a new O-ring with water and install it on the water inlet pipe.
3. Install a new gasket on the water pump.

1. Install the pump inlet opening over the water pipe and press until the pipe is completely inserted into the pump housing.
2. Install the water pump-to-block mounting bolts and tighten to 20 ft. lbs.
3. Install the timing belt and timing belt covers. Install and adjust the drive belts.
4. Reconnect the negative battery cable. Fill the cooling system to the proper level with a 50 / 50 mixture of clean, ethylene glycol antifreeze and water.
5. Run the engine and check for leaks. Top off the coolant level, if necessary.

Here's a link to your problem.

you really should get the pump and tensioner done too, if the water pump goes it will destroy the belt.
a 2.4 at the dealership is probably about $350 +

I "think" it is, there is an updated tensioner also, be sure to replace the water pump. the engine may be trashed.

Chrysler Caravan/Voyager/Town and Country 1996-1999 Water Pump - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
3.0L Engine
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Fig. 3: Water pump mounting detail-3.0L engine

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Remove the drive belts. Remove the timing belt covers and the timing belt.
4. Remove the water pump mounting bolts.
5. Separate the water pump from the water inlet pipe and remove the water pump.
6. Inspect the water pump and replace as necessary.

To install:

1. Clean all gasket and O-ring surfaces on the water pump and water pipe inlet tube.
2. Wet a new O-ring with water and install it on the water inlet pipe.
3. Install a new gasket on the water pump.

1. Install the pump inlet opening over the water pipe and press until the pipe is completely inserted into the pump housing.
2. Install the water pump-to-block mounting bolts and tighten to 20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm).
3. Install the timing belt and timing belt covers. Install and adjust the drive belts.
4. Reconnect the negative battery cable. Fill the cooling system to the proper level with a 50 / 50 mixture of clean, ethylene glycol antifreeze and water.
5. Run the engine and check for leaks. Top off the coolant level, if necessary.

Hope this help (remember comment and rated this).

It's a belt. Cost is about 800 to replace belt, water pump and front main seal. You'll want to have the water pump and front main seal done while they r in there, will save headache later. Timing belt runs the water pump so if 1 goes, then so does the other.

It is recommended because if you have to change the water pump belt change since you have to remove it and you save work in the future as we recommend changing the camshaft seals and crankshaft as it saves time and money

If you don't see a definate leak from any of the hoses, it is probably the water pump. I have a manual for 1996-2002 vans of this model as I have a plymouth Voyager. They are the same mechanically. If you have the 3.0L V6 and it is the water pump, you are in for a expensive fix as the water pump is located behind the timing belt cover. The pump ia actually ran by the timing belt. I just recently fixed the same issue on my van and it was tough. A Mechanic will charge you for six hours of labor plus parts. I was loosing water just like you are, but once the pump got really bad i could finally see where the leak was coming from.

Here are the steps required to change the water pump on the 3.0L engine.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Remove the drive belts. Remove the timing belt covers and the timing belt.
4. Remove the water pump mounting bolts.
5. Separate the water pump from the water inlet pipe and remove the water pump.
6. Inspect the water pump and replace as necessary.

To install:

1. Clean all gasket and O-ring surfaces on the water pump and water pipe inlet tube.
2. Wet a new O-ring with water and install it on the water inlet pipe.
3. Install a new gasket on the water pump.

1. Install the pump inlet opening over the water pipe and press until the pipe is completely inserted into the pump housing.
2. Install the water pump-to-block mounting bolts and tighten to 20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm).
3. Install the timing belt and timing belt covers. Install and adjust the drive belts.
4. Reconnect the negative battery cable. Fill the cooling system to the proper level with a 50/50 mixture of clean, ethylene glycol antifreeze and water.
5. Run the engine and check for leaks. Top off the coolant level, if necessary.