I have a 98-1/2 Dodge 2500 Ram 24-valve diesel with 325K miles on it & I still have the original water pump on the engine. After 13 years & this many miles I'm wondering if I should just go ahead & change out the water pump. On the other hand, I'm wondering how much longer it will go.

My mechanic told me that the WP design on the 2nd generation is very durable, but he went ahead & replaced his at about 280K for good measure.

Comments???

 

Have 1997 with 296000 miles still original water pump.

In fact everything is still original on engine,
Tranny replaced with DTT 7 years ago

 

Well, the Oil, air and fuel filters were replaced every so often

 

My 98.5 has 220k and the water pump is still going strong, along with the rest of the truck!

 

My Ol Pappy said ' IF IT AINT BROKE DONT F--K WITH IT '