Can someone give some help with how to change the coolant hoses and what is needed to get the the hoses that are buried under the alternator and A/C compressor?I have a 01 ram 5.2 V8.
I can just about see the ends of the hoses on top of the water pump manifold housing,It looks like you need to remove the alternator but how do you get to the bypass hose?

 

In the DIY forum, there is one called Plenum Gasket Replacement by steve00ram360. Follow the first three or four steps, and it will all come clear. Here it is:
https://dodgeforum.com/m_249261/tm.htm

 

Thanks Mopowar for the reply. Also thanks to steve00ram360 for that in detail forum.
That does explain in great detail what a PITA to replace anything around or involved with
the coolant hoses.

 

Also I am thinking about replacing the water pump and t stat while am replacing the hoses.
I have 62,000 miles does anyone know their life of their water pump, I think it is smart to change it out while I am working right their anyway.