1997 Dodge Avenger Water pump

1997 DODGE AVENGER
70,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JDCPJC
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How labor intensive is replacing a water pump in my car? I've also noticed now that there is smoke coming from under the hood occasionally. I always make sure it doesn't overheat.
Oct 4, 2008 at 7:46 AM
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ZACKMAN
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Very intensive. I did it in 6 hours. It was 98 Chrysler Cirrus V6. Same engine you have. You have to remove the crank pulley, remove the timing covers (you may have to move the P/S pump out of the way),remove the timing belt, remove the water pump, and reinstall. Make sure that the o-ring in the back of the water pump seats in properly before you bolt it up. It is advisable that you replace the timing belt at the same time.
Oct 21, 2008 at 8:40 PM