water pump inlet tube

2004 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
159,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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I need to know how to replace the water pump inlet tube. do I need to drain the coolant?
Jul 16, 2016 at 7:55 AM
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yes you need to drain system then remember to lube o-ring on new part prior to install, so it is not torn.
Drain cooling system
Remove hose clamps/hoses from tube
Remove retaining bolts on tube, slide tube rearward out of pump housing
Lube O'ring and reinsert tube




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Jul 16, 2016 at 11:48 AM