2007 caravan waterpump
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2007 caravan waterpump
Can anyone tell me how to change the waterpump on a Grand Caravan 3.8 engine?Thank u!
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Bob ,still couldnt find it,soI called Autozone,the guy I talked to said it was pretty easy to do,but I found that not to be true,I took the pulley off&the belt,but the pulley is wedged between the frame &the waterpump,&the bolts in the waterpump were very hard to get to with that pulley in the way,I was using a 10mm socket1/4inch drive,but couldnt get the top bolt off,so went out&got a10mm open end wrench,finally got it out slowly one turn at a time,pain in the butt!Now I have the waterpump & pulley unbolted,but they are both wedged in between the frame&I cant get them out,any suggestions would be helpful!THANKS,Jim
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2 things from here...
From the bottom.... a Prybar and a 2x4.....Pry the engine away from the frame, and place the 2x4 between the frame, and the belt tensioner bolt..(I usually Use a Hammer handle).
#2) ..The pulley stays on the pump...thats what the three "Wing Shaped Slots" are for...It lays over th flange and slides back.....
Make sure the pulley is over the flange on the new pump B-E-F-O-R-E you put it in the car.......It WILL-NOT fit if you try to put it in after the fact.
"Dealership-Time" for this pump is 8/10 ths of an hour......So it isnt rocket science.....Take your time, and it is very do-able.
From the bottom.... a Prybar and a 2x4.....Pry the engine away from the frame, and place the 2x4 between the frame, and the belt tensioner bolt..(I usually Use a Hammer handle).
#2) ..The pulley stays on the pump...thats what the three "Wing Shaped Slots" are for...It lays over th flange and slides back.....
Make sure the pulley is over the flange on the new pump B-E-F-O-R-E you put it in the car.......It WILL-NOT fit if you try to put it in after the fact.
"Dealership-Time" for this pump is 8/10 ths of an hour......So it isnt rocket science.....Take your time, and it is very do-able.
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I looked it up on autozone, too. It isn't shown under "Dodge Caravan"; that listing doesn't show the 3.8. But if you look under Chrylser Town and Country it shows the 3.8. Actually it shows the 3.3 & 3.8L which I'm assuming is essentially the same configuration (I'm not a MOPAR guy except to tow them).
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3.3L & 3.8L Engines
1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
NOTE
To remove the water pump it must be positioned between the pump housing and the drive hub. Refer to the accompanying illustration for further clarification.
Negative battery cable
Right inner splash shield
Accessory drive belt
Water pump pulley bolts
Water pump with the pulley loosely positioned between the hub and pump body
Click image to see an enlarged view
Fig. The water pump must be positioned between the pump housing and the drive hub so it can be removed-3.3L and 3.8L engines
To install:
1. Install or connect the following:
New seal into the water pump housing groove
Water pump with the pulley loosely positioned between the hub and pump body. Tighten the bolts to 105 inch lbs. (12 Nm).
Water pump pulley and tighten the bolts to 250 inch lbs. (28 Nm). Rotate the pump by hand to make sure it moves freely.
Accessory drive belt
Right inner splash shield
Negative battery cable
2. Fill the cooling system.
3. Start the engine and check for leaks.
1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
NOTE
To remove the water pump it must be positioned between the pump housing and the drive hub. Refer to the accompanying illustration for further clarification.
Negative battery cable
Right inner splash shield
Accessory drive belt
Water pump pulley bolts
Water pump with the pulley loosely positioned between the hub and pump body
Click image to see an enlarged view
Fig. The water pump must be positioned between the pump housing and the drive hub so it can be removed-3.3L and 3.8L engines
To install:
1. Install or connect the following:
New seal into the water pump housing groove
Water pump with the pulley loosely positioned between the hub and pump body. Tighten the bolts to 105 inch lbs. (12 Nm).
Water pump pulley and tighten the bolts to 250 inch lbs. (28 Nm). Rotate the pump by hand to make sure it moves freely.
Accessory drive belt
Right inner splash shield
Negative battery cable
2. Fill the cooling system.
3. Start the engine and check for leaks.
1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
NOTE
To remove the water pump it must be positioned between the pump housing and the drive hub. Refer to the accompanying illustration for further clarification.
Negative battery cable
Right inner splash shield
Accessory drive belt
Water pump pulley bolts
Water pump with the pulley loosely positioned between the hub and pump body
Click image to see an enlarged view
Fig. The water pump must be positioned between the pump housing and the drive hub so it can be removed-3.3L and 3.8L engines
To install:
1. Install or connect the following:
New seal into the water pump housing groove
Water pump with the pulley loosely positioned between the hub and pump body. Tighten the bolts to 105 inch lbs. (12 Nm).
Water pump pulley and tighten the bolts to 250 inch lbs. (28 Nm). Rotate the pump by hand to make sure it moves freely.
Accessory drive belt
Right inner splash shield
Negative battery cable
2. Fill the cooling system.
3. Start the engine and check for leaks.
1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
NOTE
To remove the water pump it must be positioned between the pump housing and the drive hub. Refer to the accompanying illustration for further clarification.
Negative battery cable
Right inner splash shield
Accessory drive belt
Water pump pulley bolts
Water pump with the pulley loosely positioned between the hub and pump body
Click image to see an enlarged view
Fig. The water pump must be positioned between the pump housing and the drive hub so it can be removed-3.3L and 3.8L engines
To install:
1. Install or connect the following:
New seal into the water pump housing groove
Water pump with the pulley loosely positioned between the hub and pump body. Tighten the bolts to 105 inch lbs. (12 Nm).
Water pump pulley and tighten the bolts to 250 inch lbs. (28 Nm). Rotate the pump by hand to make sure it moves freely.
Accessory drive belt
Right inner splash shield
Negative battery cable
2. Fill the cooling system.
3. Start the engine and check for leaks.
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Fig. The water pump must be positioned between the pump housing and the drive hub so it can be removed-3.3L and 3.8L engines
Either wedge something between the engine and r/s framing, or remove the r/s motor mount. and allow the engine to drop down...(Not recommended outside of a shop environment)..