How do i change the water pump - 1999 Dodge Durango

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If your water pump has failed you will simply just have to change it.It does not have a fuse and a rule of thumb is change the water pump when you change the timing belt at 60000 which is the correct interval to change the timing belt and you already have easy access to change the water pump also.

This is probably the easiest water pump of all vehicles to change.




Water Pump Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
3. Remove the drive belt.
4. Remove the water pump pulley bolts and pulley.

1. Remove the water pump bolts, pump, and gasket.
2. Clean the water pump mating surfaces.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the water pump gasket and pump (1).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

1. Install the water pump bolts.

• Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.) .

1. Install the water pump pulley and bolt until snug.
2. Install the drive belt
3. Install the water pump pulley bolts.

• Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.) .

1. Fill the cooling system
2. Inspect for leaks.

yes. the impellor on these engines have a tendency to come off the water pump.First you can see if the pump is working by removing a heater hose then have someone to start the engine. if the water sprays a good, solid stream out then the water pump is good. if the water just barely comes out or not at all then the pump is weak or "bad".

CHANGE WATER PUMP WILL SAVE YOU SOME MONEY, TO CHANGE INTAKE GASKET HAVE TO DISAMBLE PART OF YOUR ENGINE , AND IF YOU NEVER HAVE CHANGED YOUR WATER PUMP IT WIL PREBENT FUTURE PROBLEMS. BUT DOESN'T MEANS THAT YOU NEED TO CHANGE WATER PUMP.

You don't have too, but not bad idea, the timing belt drives the water pump, if you just replace timing belt, and not water pump, water pump could go out and mess up the timing belt, now it has to be done all over again, timing belt, water pump and labor.

I would follow the mechanics recommedations. I think he's taliking about the cam and crankshaft seals. Yes the water pump should be replaced as well. The pump that sprays windshield washer fluid onto the windshield is called the windshield washer pump. The water pump is on the engine and pumps water (coolant/antifreeze) through the engine to the radiator and heater core.

I would go to auto zone and get a diagram and the timing belt and do it yourself and the water pump (no it does not have to be changed everytime the timing belt is changed but if the car has over 60,000miles then it is best to change them both) it is not that hard especially if the car is not out of time just make sure you disconnect the negative side of the battery

the water pump on the 3.1 isnt to hard to change ...

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Partially drain the cooling system into a suitable container.
3. Remove the drive belt guard.
4. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts before removing the drive belt. This should help keep the pulley from turning as the bolts are loosened.
5. Remove the drive belt. Remove the water pump pulley bolts and remove the pulley.
6. Remove the water pump bolts and separate the pump from the engine front cover.

leaking water pump was standard for that year.
Changing it without changing of taking of the cam belt shouldnt be a problem. but wen u get the new water pump make sure it the same cause in changes from serise 1 to serise 2