Change Car Water Pump Dodge Caravan
Change Car Water Pump
| Time Estimate | 4h00 |
|---|---|
| Cost Estimate | ~400$ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Vehicles |
Caravan 2001-2007 1
|
What is the function of a Dodge Caravan water pump?
The water pump circulates the coolant through the engine and radiators. Together with the thermostat, it maintains the engine within its operating temperature range. Most engines have a mechanical water pump driven by the timing belt or an accessory belt.
When should you change the Dodge Caravan water pump?
If the water pump is driven by the timing belt, it is strongly recommended to replace it at the same time as the timing belt kit. Signs of failure include: coolant leak from the pump weep hole, grinding or whining noise, engine overheating.
Is it difficult to change the Dodge Caravan water pump?
Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy if replaced as part of a timing belt kit change. If replaced independently, the timing belt must be removed and refitted, requiring engine timing tools.
5 generations covered
| Generation | Years | Vehicles | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caravan 1989-1990 | 1989-1990 | 2.5 Turbo Gas (9A25) | Gas |
| Caravan 1989-1996 | 1989-1996 | 2.5 Gas (EDM), 3.0 SOHC 12V Gas (EFA), 3.3 OHV Gas (EGA), 3.8 Gas (EGH) | Gas |
| Caravan 1996-2001 | 1996-2001 | 2.4 Gas (EDZ), 3.0 SOHC 12V Gas (EFA), 3.3 Flex Fuel Gas (EGM), 3.3 Flex Fuel Gas (EGM), 3.3 Gas (EGA), 3.3, -Flex Fuel Gas (EGA), 3.8 Gas (EGH), 3.8 Gas (EGH) | Gas |
| Caravan 2001-2007 | 2001-2007 | 2.4 Gas (EDZ), 3.3 Flex Fuel Gas (EGM), 3.3 Gas (EGA), 3.8 Gas (EGH) | Gas |
| Caravan 2008-2020 | 2008-2020 | 3.3 Gas (EGV), 3.6 V6, -Flex fuel Gas (ERB), 3.8 Gas (EGL), 3.8 Gas (EVD), 4.0 Gas (EGQ) | Gas |