hey guys long time since i've posted

My wanter pump is causing annoying noises, its using coolint like nobody's buisness. So the noise and coolint use leads me to believe its the water pump, so i plan to replace it. only problem is i have noooo idea how. i did find this thread, https://dodgeforum.com/forum/diy-do-...e00ram360.html, but i have no idea what half of what is being talked about in it. why do i need to remove my alternator and a/c compressor to replace my water pump? please somebody help me out.

 

This thread is relevant to my interests. I have the same problem. Unfortunately, I don't have any more info for you. Thanks for the link, though.

 

^to expose the water pump bolts and bypass hose.

you don't completely remove the AC. just unbolt the compressor from the bracket and swing the compressor and hoses over to the passenger side fender well.

here's over kill with pictures.
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...ater-pump.html

notice the first picture - i removed the water pump with the fan, and had not yet removed the AC and ALT. i cut the bypass hose off with a knife, so i was able to get it off, but there's not way to get it back on cleanly w/o removing all that other ****.

 

Im not sure why you have to mess with the brackets but I have done my water pump multiple times and never mess with any brackets just take the fan and shroud off, and then your at the pump.

theres plenty of room, and it only takes a couple hours maybe 4 the first time around

 

Make sure and use RTV on the water pump gasket. I didn't, and now mine occasionally leaks a very small amount. When I replace my timing chain, I'm going to have to do it again anyway, otherwise I'd have redone the gasket weekends ago.

 

so basically i dont have to take off the a/c and alt. so i could skip those steps in my the thead that I posted and do it step by step and thats it?

 

You don't 'have to'.... but, it sure makes the job a lot easier.... the bypass hose is up under the bracket. Most folks suggest replacing it when you do the pump. If you don't, you will probably get the opportunity to go in there again, pull the bracket, and fix the leak.

 

probably the easiest water pump job ive ever done remove shroud , clutch fan and start removing bolts and unhook hoses from water pump... Very easy

 

My water pump is shot on my 2001 ram. Thought maybe heater core because I smelled coolant, but the leak at the water pump is now visible.

Timing chain replace too as long as in there?

I hope not, but will ask anyways
novice

 

There are like six more bolts to take off, to get to the timing chain. If your truck has more than 100K miles on it, or is getting close, I really recommend changing it out, as the stock morse style chain stretches rather nicely....... I found a lot of power back when I changed mine.