How do you remove the water pump from a 1999 Doge Stratus?
Sep 24, 2006 at 12:29 AM
1999 Dodge Stratus Water Pump Removal Fix
MICHAEL SMITH
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first pull the belt off of the car by pushing the tensoner pully down with a socket wrench, i beleive its a 3/4 socket or a 11/16 socket. then there should be 5 or 6 bolts going around the pump itself, (you may have to remove the alternator to get to it). when the pump is out take off the pully on the water pump itself,there not gonna give you a new one with the new pump. if your replacing the pump cause the car is over heating check the thermostat first, it should be located at the end of the upper radiator hose.
Sep 25, 2006 at 7:09 PM
your first response is a good one, but make sure you scrape the old gasket off, and when replacing the thermostat make sure you get a water outlet gasket, and when changing a water pump you should change the timing belt as well
Sep 27, 2006 at 4:04 PM
Suggested Repair
Release the belt at the tensioner, unbolt the water pump (alternator removal may be needed), and transfer the old pulley to the new pump. Scrape off the old gasket. If replacing the thermostat, use a new water outlet gasket. Replace the timing belt when replacing the water pump, and check the thermostat first if the car is overheating.
Conversation Summary
The owner asked how to remove the water pump on a 1999 Dodge Stratus. A reply described releasing the belt at the tensioner, removing the pump bolts, possibly removing the alternator, and transferring the pulley, and suggested checking the thermostat if the car is overheating. The expert agreed and added scraping the old gasket, using a water outlet gasket with a new thermostat, and replacing the timing belt with the water pump.