How do you replace the water pump on a 1993 Dodge Spirit?

Answer 1

Depending on engine it is pretty simple... I have a 2.5L 4Cylinder Dodge Spirit...

First u drain the coolant.

Remove Serpintine belt

Remove the A/C Compressor and keep it out of the way with someone such as rope or a bungee cord, whatever you might have to keep it up and out of the way...

Remove Alternator.

Remove the main mounting bracket that holds the AC Compresser and Alternator on.

Remove the 3 bolts holding the water pump housing to the engine block.

Now all you have to do is remove the water pump from the water pump housing then do this in reverse. Installing the new gaskets and such.

Important: you have to remove the pump pulley from the old pump and install it securely on the new pump. Chaeck that the new pump copmes with the large "J" figure plastic gasket included. While it is possible to form a gasket with silicone sealer, it is better and easier to put a smaller quantity of silicone sealer on both sides of the plastic gasket to ensure no leaks result. It took me about 4 hours to replace the pump, but I also cleaned the radiator and changed the hoses, flushing the system. Amclaussen.