How to Install a Water Pump: 1994 - 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 5.2L V8 WP-9126 AW7160
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- WP-9126 AW7160
Applications Include:
2000-98 Dodge Durango (5.2L V8)
2001-94 Dodge Ram 1500 (5.2L V8)
2003-94 Dodge Dakota (3.9L V6)
1996-94 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup (5.9L V8)
2003-98 Dodge Durango (5.9L V8)
2002-94 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup (5.9L V8)
2003-02 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT (5.9L V8)
1998-93 Jeep Grand Cherokee (5.2L V8)
1999-93 Dodge Dakota (5.2L V8)
2003-97 Dodge Ram 3500 (5.9L V8)
This video shows how to install a water pump on a Chrysler/Dodge 5.2L / 5.9L rear wheel drive vehicle. It is not representative of all RWD water pump installations and water pumps will vary in appearance. Please refer to your vehicle manufacturer for specific details on replacing your water pump.
The biggest surprise for me was on the end of the video the dash is in perfect condition, 98% of the dash - is Brock
Richard, thanks for making this video. It was the best video footage and clearest directions I found. I had never performed any repairs before because I didn't have these experiences growing up. My truck is headed downhill, so I had everything to gain and nothing to loose. I saved $200+ dollars by doing the work myself, and bought some more time while I shop for a replacement car.
Below are a couple of comments from my experiences for everyone else considering this project......
- Like it shows, make sure to disconnect the battery. When disconnecting the alternator you will have a HOT wire.
- The fan clutch wrench I used was 36mm. It seemed a little loose, but worked. The auto store did not have the spanner wrench to keep the clutch from rotating so I found another suggestion to use vise grips. This worked well, just don't forget to take them off before starting the engine to check coolant fill. Mistake #1, cost about $38 for a new belt, and quite a smoke show.
- don't disconnect the hoses on the top of the A/C compressor, or you will loose all refridgerant. My system was empty and not worked in a couple years so I didn't loose anything. If your A/C works, you would have the added cost to refill the system. It's not needed to disconnect if you pay close attention.
- I see you used a black RTV. At the store the blue is for "water", red is for "high heat", and black was normal applications. I used the blue as suggested at the store, because the coolant shouldn't get as hot as the 500F range for the red. Can you clarify the best RTV to use?
- The use of the air wratchet would make this job go much faster. I was not able to borrow a compressor in time, so I went the manual socket wrench route. Not bad either.
- I was pleasantly surprised how straightforward this was. The alternator, A/C, bracket and water pump came off fairly easily. The most time was to clean the mating surfaces for the gasket and RTV. The re-assembly went well too.
- DO plan on replacing the short inlet hose. Mine could not be removed without damaging. This required a trip to the store mid repair.
Once again, thanks for the video. It was very helpful!
Kevin
How long did that take? About to do mine soon
just want to say thank you for your video. I'm 64 I would have never been able to do it without you. now my truck's good for another $250,000 miles. 😊
Great video. Saved me a huge headache doing the extra work pulling the ac compressor and alternator. My thermostat housing was toast. Replacing upper hose too.
GREAT VID THANX \m/ , and to non pro's with coolant leak issue on these rams remember that the timing chain cover behind water pump has a coolant passage which is prone to blowing out its gasket causing a leak there at top of timing chain cover on both driver n passenger sides calling for replacement of timing chain cover gasket . and most guys say if the chains old get a new timing chain kit , only like 60$ , and do it while doing gasket .
If it's my timing chain that is leaking.
Does that mean my water pump might be okay?
I just changed my water pump on my 1995 Dodge Ram with the help of your video. Thank you sir, success No leaks and a job well done. Kudos to you my good man.
Thamk you very much I changed my waterpump in 4 hours for the cost of the parts (148.00) with no cost of labor right in my garage... thank you for your help please keep it up...good help is very hard to find these days... aloha braddah 808 maui, hawaii
The best Video out their for this ram water pump save me tons of money buy just doing it myself thanks
quick tip....take a tie rod fork and put between pulley and the pump and tap it down...that will keep it from spinning...i used a big adjustable wrench to get the fan clutch nut off few taps with hammer...new pump comes with new pulley so hammer away..no need for the special tool..
i literally just did mine. it helps to take the ac compressor off and move out of the way and removing the alternator. it took me forever to actually get the pump off. reason being was that i was too gentle. a buddy finally came over and 5 solids hits on top of a board and it broke free. should have taken about 4 hours, instead of the day and a half, or so since i got everything else off quick. make sure you get a good couple of whacks on top of the old water pump an d it should come off easy. best of luck.
First of all, this video was immensely helpful. I replaced the water pump, thermostat, housing, and bypass hose. The problem I'm having now is that there is water leaking from somewhere above the water pump, but I cant see where. Is there a way to diagnose this?
Nevermind! I backtracked and found that the bypass hose was improperly installed. It's great now! Thanks!
Thanks for make this video, I replace my water pump, and I save like $300, thanks, and God bless you!!! 👍🏻💯
This is great but how do you get the shroud off when the fan blades are in the way?
Thanks, Richard. Great video.
Did you put the paper gasket between the pump and engine or just the gasket maker??
Lucky i came across this vid help me with my truck
gracias amigo, great video
LiiiiiiiiiiKE A BOSS! This video kicks ass. Thanks for making!
Great geat awsome vidd helped me so much very professional
@5:52 window warsher tank😁😁 it's winder washer tank...lol.....this is a great video and educational to help if you want to fix your own water pump👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
great video this really help me and saved me a lot of money
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Hi! video was helpful I have a question the hose at 2:34 where does it lead to cause I lost the place and I cant find it and would u mind telling me its name so I can buy it at a store or something? THANKS ! HAVE A GREAT DAY.
thanks for posting. For a shade tree mechanic like myself. How many hours are expected to be needed for this repair?
So this bay looks completely different to the 98 1500 van I need to do this on, the AC lines run across the top of the fan shroud I don't think I'll be able to pull the shroud without opening up the AC system :(
How tight should the bypass hose fitting be screwed in?
Why wouldn’t you mention the hose size that you’re replacing?
great video👍 I took notes
Great video except for the music
You don't have to remove all that staff like alternator end AC unit
It may be that you can. For the purpose of visibility for the video it was, as many do to simplify the job, removed the aforementioned parts.
You do if you need to replace the upper short hose of the water pump. After 20 years if your already inside replacing the water pump you might as well change that upper hose and the thermostat or otherwise you'll be doing the same thing in a few years.
I had a water pump replaced...right after that my AC went out...could they be related?
Why does my truck only heat up when it on drive but when it gets to stop sign or is just park idling it don’t heat up
Think about it, if it idles the engine is not creating as much heat as when you are driving it fooooooooo
How I can verify the wat pump is working when I have no leaks but the truck is over heating only when I drive in the freeway the truck never over heating in town
It sounds like you may have a flow issue. A restriction in the radiator, slowing the flow of coolant, at high speeds can lead to an hot issue at high speeds. Once you slow down the cooling requirements aren't as high and the engine runs cool again.
Awesome video
What size bolt go into the pulley
Hello ,im losing coolant from a reservoir ,I cant find any leaks ,what it can be ?? I got a coolant in a radiator .
First off is the overflow bottle cracked and leaking? After making sure it was solid I would start with a pressure test of the system. If nothing is apparent I would next use a dye in the cooling system. Follow the instructions supplied as to what conditions and how long to operate the vehicle. I would also use a combustion leak detector to "sniff" the coolant for a possible blown head gasket.
How you have to wait for silicone to dry?
Could removing the compressor damage it or cause a leak?
They just told me that the wiggled the shredder valve and the leak stopped....so not sure if they damaged it or not...
schrader
Timing cover is also leaking you can tell by the discoloration.
At the tenth time you said "remove the...", I decided not to change my water pump
wow a 6 minute job! do it yourself folks don't take it to a mechanic
6 minutes?! lol! hilarious. more like 2-4 hours
Tks
I have subscribed to you
Me and neighbor did it in 2 hours. Record time
Anyone know torque specs on the thermostat housing??
The thermostat bolt torque spec is 225 inch pounds = 18.75 foot pounds.
2 ugga juggas
how do I tighten the Fan Clutch back up
+Airtex Pumps , correct. But do I need to tighten the Fan clutch with a wrench. Or does it tighten when the engine turns, once the truck is turned on.
+Airtex Pumps ok, but how do I tighten the Fan clutch if the water pump pulley keeps spinning.
+Airtex Pumps . Thanks. this video was a big help.
try this on a van ? this is a cake walk.
Do not use any penetrating oil
Yoo-Hoo
You know whats wrong with videos like this. One of the wire clips on the AC has a red tab. What the hell do you do with the tab to get the plug disconnected??? Nope. Just take set it aside... thanks
to hell with that im selling it going to but a ford truck
Too much editing bro
A c
Mfer don't even show how to remove the fan
This is not gonna go back together like I took it apart🤣🤣
For your sake I hope it does!