How to Replace the Water Pump in a Dodge Caravan

Dodge didn't do us (the home mechanic) any favors by placing the water pump where they did, but it can be done in a few hours with normal hand tools. We show you how in just over 5 minutes.

Dodge also made the serpentine belt removal (required to replace the water pump) a problem for the home mechanic on these later-model caravans - this video shows a home-mechanic's trick to release the belt tension without any special tools.

Parts you'll need:
- A new water pump (we paid $39.99)
- Antifreeze (we paid $15.99 for the "red" stuff)
- RTV Gasket sealant (optional - we paid $3.79 for the "water pump & thermostat type)
- Trim panel pins (optional - we paid $2.99)

Tools required:
- A metric socket and wrench set (specifically, the 10mm, 13mm, and 15mm wrenches)
- Razor blade
- Dodge's special belt tensioner tool OR a couple of prybars
- a jack (you can use your vehicle's spare tire jack)
- a short piece of 2X4 wood (or something similar)
- a pair of pliers
- maybe a flathead screwdriver to break the seal on the water hose
- Trim panel removal tool OR a pair of needlenose pliers

Best of luck!

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