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This is a big job. I suggest getting a manual on your car from AUTOBOOKSONLINE.COM.
It is under the timing cover on a 3.0L
On the V6 it is inside the front of the engine, driven by the timing chain. On the four cylinder it is the lower front pulley on the motor.
You must remove the timing belt to get to water pump.
replace your radiator cap...
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Replacing the water pump on this 2.5 motor is very time consuming. This is because you must remove any accessory in the way of the bolts for the water pump. Including the harmonic balancer and the alternator belt tensioner. If you need more help please let me know. I have succesfully removed and rebuilt motor on this 2.5 motor. F. Garay
it will be around $400 plus parts
water pump on this 3.0 is driven with the timing belt. it is internal water pump you will have to set your timing before you start replace your timing belt if it is worn out.
Not an easy job. Get a manual on your car from AUTOBOOKSONLINE.COM.
according to a Chrysler technical bulletin on this issue you need to drill a small hole in the top center of the plastic housing that surrounds the headlight. this will allow moisture out.
First of all is it the 2.5L 4-cyl or the 3.0L 6-cyl? A Haynes manual for any Dodge or Plymouth using your engine actually has plenty of info. I used a manual for a 1989 Dodge Caravan to change the belt on a 1995 Plymouth Acclaim 3.0L. The engines look identical. If you have the 3.0L: Quick connect fuel lines are in the way. Will have to support the engine to remove the motor mounting. Remove the large motor mounting engine bracket. Remove the serpentine belt. Remove upper timing belt covers. Remove various pulleys AFTER setting TDC. Unbolt and move power steering pump and A/C compressor. Absolutely definitely should replace WATER PUMP too because it is driven by the timing belt. After belt off, check timing belt tensioner by spinning it. Pros will replace it with timing belt.