3.3L water pump replacement in a 03

[73dodge]

Grettings: I am new to this site and I am looking for help. I have a 03 dodge caravan with a bad water pump. the problem I am having is trying to get the new pump in place. it seems that the pump shaft is too long and it hits the frame rail. I had the same problem removing the old one, the only way I got it off was that I ended up breaking the impeller, it's plastic. But it is that same way the new pump, and the old pump is identical to it. there is not enough room between the engine and the frame rail to slide the new pump in it's place? what do I need to do to get the room to replace the pump? Anyhelp and I will be eternally grateful. 73

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[Dodge Tech]

pry bar and push the motor the other direction.

[caravan4]

http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_950531/tm.htm

[73dodge]

Thanks Caravan4 the loosening the 3 bolts is all it took!!

Thanks for the replies!