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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 09:54 AM
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I intend to replace the water pump and timing belt for 97 dodge caravan 3 ltr engine any body can provide me with the detailed instructions, and how to lift the engine to remove the engine mount.
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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There is not much to tell, remove the front motor mount and raise the front of the motor. Be sure to set your timing marks before removing the timing belt. There will be a bracket bolted to the pump, remove the bolt going to he pump and bend the bracket so the pump can be removed.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 08:06 PM
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what pulleys i have to remove before i remove the timing belt cover.. thanks
 
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 10:15 AM
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Crankshaft pulley, move the p/s and remove the a/c bracket.
 
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to remove Crankshaft pulley do i need a puller?.. thanks
 
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 09:17 PM
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Yes. You'll need a two jaw puller.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 01:38 AM
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how can i stop the pulley from turning?... thanks
 
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how i can stop the pulley from turnihg ?...thanks
 
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use air impact even if you have to get one on a small air tank it will get it done
 
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 11:11 AM
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Thanks guys for the information
please advise how to set-up the engine to T.D.C
 
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