Disconnect the battery. Using a clutch fan tool, hold the clutch to loosen and remove it. Remove the fan shroud. Drain the radiator. Remove the water pump belt, then the pump. Install the pump and reverse the process to finish the process.
To replace the water pump in my 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 v8, it was $375 including labor and everything.
Drain the anti-freeze from the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 cooling system. Remove the water return hose from the water pump. Remove the water pump retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new water pump.
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2.7l is about $1000 to $1500 3.5 about $450 - $550 with a 2.7 the water pump is in the motor
Pull the gas tank and replace the pump.
The guy that changed the pump on the 98 Chevy Truck helped me on my 97 Dakota.
It is part of the fuel pump. You remove the tank and replace the pump.
You need to remove the ac compressor, alternator, and their mounting bracket.
I recently had the fuel pump replaced in my Dodge Ram 1500 ... same process. $500.00
Water pump
bearing went in pump you need to replace the pump now
It is part of the pump in the tank. You have to remove the tank and replace the fuel pump.