2000 Dodge Dakota waterpump

2000 DODGE DAKOTA
132,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TWAINEE2008
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i just recently yesterday recently installed a new waterpump and I also put a new belt and a new thermostat. How do I tell if the water pump is good or bad.. it still seems to be overheating, I just replaced thermostat for second time in last two days. just to make sure.
Nov 29, 2008 at 6:05 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Water pumps give little or no trouble, I would be getting the radiator professionally cleaned and flow tested, just back flushing with a hose dose nothing, look at this first.

Mark (mhpautos)
Nov 29, 2008 at 6:58 PM
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