Replacing the water pump on my 2004 5. This has been changed by Dodge. It's amazing what people pay for such easy work when they could do it for much less in their garage or driveway. Place the transmission in neutral. You will need to drain the cooling system, raise the car safely , remove the right tire, right inner fender, right engine mount aka front mount , accessory drive belts, timing belt cover, timing belt and tensioner which needs to be recompressed correctly , and now you are at the water pump. The clutch fan, and pulley, then the water pump is right there i believe being held on by 4 bolts only and remove. Don't simply wait around for your automobile to have problems with general performance loss and risk sudden break down.
Water Pump, Fan Clutch, Gaskets and Hardware included. I am software developer by trade but in my spare time I enjoy spending time at home with my 3 boys. Wished I had a garage like yours. Reverse steps 3, 2, 1. Wayne Oh and just noticed the thermostat question. If you turn the drive shaft slightly more than than three and a half, you have a 3. After two bolts were removed, it took a small strike with a hammer and pry bar to pop it lose.
Disconnect the electrical plug on the front of filter housing. This is a view of the water pump opening once the pump was removed. Didn't have to remove the manifold or anything but I did have to drill it for the thermo sender. I'm checking out Earnhardt's and Dodge Parts Discount. Take note of how many times the drive shaft turns to make the tire mark come back to the same spot. Once the new pump was on, I put the belt back into place and filled the radiator with distilled water.
It seems that with every project something like this pops up and tests your problem solving skills! If you need help with your decision don't hesitate to call or shoot us an email at Products in this section are designed to work on 2003 and 2004 model year Dodge trucks equipped with the 5. This job was not going to be easy on my knuckles, but we bought a new water pump and lower radiator hose why not? I enjoy working on the truck as well; it's a great way to have fun and save money, just like you said. I have a 2005 Diesel Ram. Most Cummins enthusiasts would agree that this new system is easier to get big horsepower from and all without sacrificing diesel fuel economy. Matched set for this vehicles application.
Please refer to the core return instructions included with the part or contact customer service for more details. I typically get my parts from Napa or Advance Auto parts. Since the timing belt has to be removed, you should also replace it. Water Pump, Fan Clutch, Gaskets and Hardware included. This engine has a O-ring instead of a gasket, put a little oil on the O-ring before installing. You may need to use a piece of wood and a hammer to tap it loose but it should come out easy. You will need to drain the cooling system, raise the car safely , remove the right tire, right inner fender, right engine mount aka front mount , accessory drive belts, timing belt cover, timing belt and tensioner which needs to be recompressed correctly , and now you are at the water pump.
Thanks for the info and I am just a little jealous of your shop. From there, you can follow the pressure line which feeds that rail back to the filter housing. I changed out the coolant as req'd in the service manual, but forgot to change out the hoses. Follow the large hose from the brake booster towards the front. Once everything is installed then you will need to purge the cooling system of the air bubbles by letting it run and watching when the thermostat opens up. Let it open two or three times, and go for test drive, all should be well.
Crank the snot out of your engine without over-heating your starter. Remove O-ring from upper center … inside filter housing and replace with new one provided 5. Matched set for this vehicles application. Wayne Anonymous Thanks for the help. The garage is a source of joy for me and I hope it remains that way until I die happy from old age. Congratz on saving a lot of money.
I tend to not go for the cheapest part when shopping for them. We love when auto parts experts come to our site and we love when car parts newbies come to our site. Use a socket wrench in the square center to breake the cap loose. If you turn the drive shaft slightly more than four turns you have a 4. You can receive a refund by returning a suitable old core.