How to replace waterpump on 1988dodge Dakota

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Aug 13, 2008 - aurora.................good luck. if u got the "short star" (3.5 dohc v6) good luck. if u got the 4.0........even better luck. happy trails. TonWon · 8 years ...

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Oldsmobile Workshop Manuals > Engine, Cooling and Exhaust > Cooling System ...Aurora V6-214 3.5L VIN H SFI (2001) ... Install the new water pump gasket.

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Mar 4, 2013 - 4.0? It's not that hard to replace but you need a special socket to changeit ... The starter motor sits in the "valley" between the two bank of cylinders ...

step 1. drain cooling system.
step 2. remove battery and battery tray.
step 3. remove drive belt.
step 4. remove water pump bolts ( 318 ).
step 5. remove water pump ( 300 ) and water pump gasket ( 314 ).discard gasket.
step 6. inspect and clean gasket mating serface.
step 7. install new water pump and gasket and tighten bolts to 89 in. lbs.
step 8. install drive belt.
step 9. install battery tray and battery.
step 10. fill cooling system.


Book time is 1.5 hours ( this one is what we call a gravy run ) good luck

Hello, ramrodsc2 Removal Procedure 1. Drain the cooling system untilthe coolant is below the level of the water pump. 2. Remove the drive belt guard. 3.Loosenthe waterpump pulley bolts. 4. Remove the drive belt. 5. Remove the water pump pulleybolts and remove the water pump pulley. 6. Remove thewater pump bolts then Remove the water pump. 7. Remove the water pump gasket 8. Clean the water pumpmating surfaces pay particular attention to the cleaning process and make surethe surfaces are clean. Installation Procedure 1. Install the water pump gasket. 2. Install the water pump; tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 inchlbs.). 3. Install the water pump pulley.Loosely install the mounting bolts. 4. Install the drive belt; this will help hold the pulley thentightening the pulley bolts. 5. Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 inch lbs.). 6. Install the drive beltguard. 7. Fill the cooling system. 8. Inspect the cooling system for leaks. Regards, netvan

If its a v6 its 1, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2......If its a 4 cylinder its 1, 4, 3, 2.

For the 1988 thru 1996 Dodge Dakota 3.9L (238CI) V6:

Firing Order:
1-6-5-4-3-2

Cylinders:
.....(back).....
|..6.........5..|
|..4.........3..|
|..2.........1..|
.....(front)

Distributor:
...(back)
......5....(+)-screw
6...........4
1...........3
(+)..2
...(front)

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1 disconnect battery ground cable
2 drain cooling system
3 on models with a/c, proceed as follows:

a discharge a/c system
b loosen upper and lower compressor bolts and remove compressor drive belt
c remove a/c line from top of radiator shroud

4 remove water pump drive belt
5 remove reservoir tank from radiator bracket
6 remove radiator shroud and fan/clutch from vehicle
7 remove waterpump pulley from waterpump
8 remove timing tensioner and timing belt
9 remove dipstick tube
10 remove alternator mounting bracket at water pump
11 remove water pump mounting bolts and water pump
12 reverse procedure to install, using new gasket and rubber seal

Drive Belt Replacement WARNING: IF EQUIPPED, DO NOT ALLOW DRIVE BELT TENSIONER (6B209) TO SNAP BACK AS DAMAGE TO DRIVE BELT TENSIONER OR PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.
NOTE: Minor cracks in the V-grooved portion of the serpentine drive belt (8620) are considered normal and acceptable. If the drive belt has chunks missing from the ribs, the drive belt should be replaced.

NOTE: Conditions requiring drive belt replacement are excessive wear, rib chunk-out, severe glazing, frayed cords or other conditions. Replace any drive belt exhibiting any of these conditions.

NOTE: When installing drive belt on pulley, make sure that all V-grooves make proper contact with pulleys.





Drive Belt, Serpentine—Except SHO
Removal

1. WARNING: USE CAUTION WHEN REMOVING OR INSTALLING DRIVE BELT TO MAKE SURE THAT TOOL DOES NOT SLIP FROM DRIVE BELT TENSIONER OR PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO DRIVE BELT TENSIONER AND DRIVE BELT MAY OCCUR.
   Using a 15 mm socket or wrench on bolt attaching drive belt tensioner pulley, rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise on 3.0L (2V) and 3.0L (2V) FF, rotate the drive belt tensioner counter clockwise on 3.0L (4V) to remove drive belt from pulleys. Make sure spring keeper engages into slot.
   
   
   Drive Belt Tensioner—3.0L (4V)
   
   
   
   
   

Installation

1. Install drive belt over all pulleys (except drive belt tensioner).
   

1. Rotate drive belt tensioner as described under the removal procedure and install drive belt over drive belt tensioner pulley. Make sure that all V-grooves make proper contact with pulleys. Make sure spring keeper releases or improper belt tension will occur.
   
   
   Pulley, Routing—Accessory Drive Belt 3.0L (2V)/3.0L (2V) FF Engine
   
   
   
   
   
   Item Part Number Description 1 10300 Generator 2 6C348 Idler Pulley 3 3A674 Power Steering Pump 4 19703 A/C Compressor 5 6312 Crankshaft Pulley 6 6B209 Drive Belt Tensioner 7 8501 Water Pump 8 8620 Drive Belt
   
   Pulley, Routing—Accessory Drive Belt 3.0L (4V)
   
   
   
   
   
   Item Part Number Description 1 3A674 Power Steering Pump 2 8501 Water Pump 3 19703 A/C Compressor 4 8620 Drive Belt 5 6312 Crankshaft Pulley 6 6B209 Drive Belt Tensioner 7 10300 Generator

3.4L SHO Engine
Removal

1. Remove the right front wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 04-04.
   

1. Remove the inner fender splash shield.
   

1. Remove the alternator shield.
   

1. WARNING: USE CAUTION WHEN REMOVING OR INSTALLING DRIVE BELT TO MAKE SURE WRENCH DOES NOT SLIP FROMDRIVE BELT TENSIONER OR POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO DRIVE BELT TENSIONER AND DRIVE BELT MAY OCCUR.
   Using a 3/8 inch ratchet on the lifting lug, rotate drive belt tensioner counterclockwise (upward) and engage spring keeper. Remove drive belt from drive belt tensioner.
   

1. Lower vehicle.
   

1. Remove drive belt.
   

Installation

1. Install drive belt over all pulleys (except drive belt tensioner ).
   

1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
   

1. Rotate drive belt tensioner , as described under Removal procedure and install drive belt over drive belt tensioner pulley. Make sure all V-grooves make proper contact with pulleys. Make sure the spring keeper is released or improper belt tension will occur.
   

1. Install the alternator shield.
   

1. Install the inner fender splash shield.
   

1. Install the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 04-04.
   
   
   Pulley Routing—Accessory Drive Belt, 3.4L SHO
   
   
   
   
   
   Item Part Number Description 1 3A733 Power Steering Pump Pulley 2 6B217 (RH) Idler Pulley 3 19703 A/C Compressor 4 8620 Drive Belt 5 6312 Crankshaft Pulley 6 6B209 Drive Belt Tensioner 7 10346 Generator 8 6B217 (LH) Idler Pulley 9 6B217 (Center) Idler Pulley

Drive Belt, Water Pump
Removal

1. NOTE: If removal of the water pump drive pulley is required, refer to Section 03-03.
   
   Rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise by hand and remove drive belt from drive belt tensioner .
   

1. Remove drive belt from water pump drive pulley and water pump pulley.
   

Installation

1. Position drive belt onto water pump drive pulley and water pump pulley.
   

1. Rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise by hand and install drive belt over top of drive belt tensioner pulley. Make sure all V-grooves make proper contact with pulleys.
   
   
   Pulley Routing—Water Pump Drive Belt
   
   
   
   
   
   Item Part Number Description 1 6B209 Drive Belt Tensioner 2 6A312 Crankshaft Pulley 3 8501 Water Pump 4 8620 Drive Belt

The water pump is where the alternator pulley and radiator fan is connected. It has a hole on its body called "weep hole". If the seal and bearings are already worn out, coolant can be seen leaking at this hole. To replace it, you will have to remove the upper radiator hose, the fan blades, and the alternator pulley. Just unbolt the old one, clean the mating surfaces, install a new gasket, then install the new pump.

it does sound like a head gasket

should be no more than a couple hours 100-170 dollars