2001 Dodge Ram 1500 5.9L v8 Water Pump and Fan Clutch Replacement

[@michaeljmelanson7926]

My fan clutch bolt would'ent budge. I Had an amazon adjustable spanner that bent/ broke so took water pump fan and shroud all off together. it took placing it in a vice to wrench/ beat the nut off. My truck is a "99" Ram 1500

[@NomadJohnG]

What a great tutorial! I'm working on a 2001 1500 Dodge Ram.

[@Handy-Mann]

Thanks!

[@Viralvid2024]

Good job. Other videos I've seen show them tearing the alternator and all kinds of other stuff out to do the water pump. You did that, and the fan clutch with half the effort.

[@Handy-Mann]

Thanks!

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

Damn, right??? 😅 The first time I did this I took half the engine off above the pump. One advantage of that, though, was I did also change the thermostat that time. This time I'm just swapping out the pump. Seems like it's way too soon, but that's a whole nother story.

[@josh-e3j]

Main reason for removing the ac compressor and the bracket it's bolted to with alternator is if the bypass hose needs to be replaced. It's near to impossible to change it without taking all those other components out

[@beavertaco6672]

I used a ratchet strap wrapped around the belt and water pump pulley and pulled tight downwards to really grip the pump pulley making it easy to hammer the wrench without it moving

[@lonerider5315]

Psa, special tools are not required for the fan clutch, but can make it easier, get some wd40 on it, wedge pry bar on the fan clutch bolts and break the fan loose with the big center bolt

[@WindozeFree]

Man, this was such a huge help!!! I never thought to hammer that nut off with the serpentine belt still on. Thanks a million.

[@Handy-Mann]

Glad I could help!

[@brianjohnstone9547]

Ty. The clutch was a pain but after tapping it with hammer it came off.

[@eloposser]

thanks for your time and effort in this video...ive had my 01 for around 5 yrs and have to top off coolant periodically, have looked for a leak several times but couldnt find anything. Also, not good heat in the winter, checked blend doors, did the burp situation, replaced thermostat, etc. Today I had just parked on a steep incline and noticed dripping, looks like water pump. Ive read about water pump impellers being so deteriorated that they actually didnt move the coolant properly, but over heating has not been an issue except for a couple times when the coolant was low, hot weather, then everything was good after a top off of coolant. So, now, water pump replacement and thanks to this video, much time will be saved, also maybe better heat for my truck.

[@Handy-Mann]

I'm glad I could help!

[@bradleybrady2111]

Great video. I just got my pump in the mail. After watching your video twice I feel like I've already changed it. Thanks again.

[@paulsblocks8441]

I’m working on a dakota 5.9, the process is the exact same for both trucks, the dakota seems a little tighter because it’s a smaller truck. This video helped me a lot! Thank you!

[@marrag1]

You don’t really need to use RTV if it already has a paper gasket you only use RTV if the water pump never came with a gasket and only use the RTV made for water like blue or grey. You could use little bit of RTV to hold the gasket from moving.

[@samrules1436]

Thank you for a great video. I'll be changing mine tomorrow. My truck started making a crazy rattling noise and I'm hoping it's the bearings on the pump pull plus it started leaking a little coolant. Wish me luck!!

[@utuber2940]

John Dudley good lord if the job was only that easy I did mine it was a royal pain in the ass this video doesn't cover shit!!!!

[@davemendoza4969]

I got to do the same thing I'll say a prayer for you my brother

[@Slack-JawedYokel]

Did you end up replacing the harmonic balancer too? I know mine's shot, along with the pump. Doing it tomorrow and haven't got the parts yet. After doing yours, would you get a thermostat or/or anything else while you're in there?

[@master6676]

Great video, a 1 1/2 " crowsfoot with a torque wrench will allow you to torque the fan clutch

[@louisrichards3702]

my 99 ram took a 1 7/16.put on a large combo wrench that size smacked it w hammer to pass side ,fan came right off.

[@matthewdillon9313]

When u start the engine it will lock the fan cluch down to 40 ft-lb tht what I was told anyways

[@coreybruner8109]

I love it when people reuse their old fluids All kinds of paid mechanics cringing at the thought I’m poor for the most part and I’ve been there 💪

[@mikeb2496]

Stick a long screw driver in the fan clutch to lock it while turning. Thanks for the vid. My water pump seized and threw the belt off. 2500 no power steering 😑

[@Maddoc74]

Mine did the same but also smoked a whole bunch.

[@douglasbest8136]

Good video! On another video they said the bolt where the water come out of (pump bolt) was to drain the coolant from the block. They recommended using Teflon tape on it when installing.

[@Maddoc74]

Thank you for clear information. Help me out alot to do mine.

[@wesleygill4825]

Quick question.. mine needs a new radiator anyways when I take tht out with the shroud, can I take the pump off without removing the fan clutch on the motor its self?

[@BCJerbs]

Bro I'm so grateful for this video! I have a Durango with the same engine and all the videos I watch don't really explain as detailed as your and I really do appreciate you sharing this and your knowledge with us! Got a new subscriber out of me! Thanks so much again and am gonna brows your videos in hopes that you have some on a 99 durango 4x4 slt ! Cheers from a little town on Vancouver Island, Canada! 👍🏼🤓 Jerbs

[@Handy-Mann]

Glad I could help! I really try to explain each step I have to take for each project to make it easier for everyone who watches.

[@jamesduncanson5582]

T50? Star bit correct doing it now couldn't figure out that star bit size

[@josephi4717]

Super helpful. Gonna do mine tomorrow. Thanks so much.

[@eliteworldgaming4108]

Soooo what was the red tool for?

[@wesleygill4825]

I understand I'd still have to take it off the old pump figure it might be easier since I'm reusing fan clutch

[@lordkenneth56]

thanx so much... i learned so much w this project, thanx 2 the help in this awesome video.

[@battleshipnewjerseysailor4738]

There was one omission that needs to be addressed, wise mechanics know to replace the bypass hose when ever you change a water pump... Murphy's law is in full play here and sure enough if you didn't replace it when it's relatively easy, you'll be doin' it when it's really hard.

[@Andrew_._._.]

Steven Garner to replace the bypass hose you have to take more stuff off the top of the motor. Is it really necessary to replace this hose ? What could happen if you don’t replace it? I have heard some people to change it and some not.

[@battleshipnewjerseysailor4738]

@@Andrew_._._. From what I remember ,you only have to take off the air cleaner, loosen the bolts of the a/c compressor mount then lift the front of the compressor to get access to the hose clamp. The point here is, if that hose has been there for many years it would be wise to replace it when it's relatively easy. Murphy's law will bite you here, for shortly after you complete the job that darn hose will begin leaking.

[@Andrew_._._.]

Steven Garner thanks. I found another video showing what all to remove wasn’t that bad just a lot of bolts. I went ahead and changed that pipe out. Only took maybe an extra 30 minutes.

[@battleshipnewjerseysailor4738]

@@Andrew_._._. You are welcome, I really like giving advice that helps folks out.

[@420penguinator420]

@@Andrew_._._. dont forget to do the thermostat and housing and gasket or youll be doin it all over again

[@MrRequisition]

Those holes in the water pump are perfect to tap and put bolts in then to create a back up for a pry bar. Then you can torque or break the fan loose easier. Just something I did or do to mine.

[@mikeok75]

Thank you for the video this helped me out a lot

[@MrRover2007]

I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 with the 318 V8. The water pump made a squealing sound for a few days and then started leaking badly. A local shop replaced the water pump and thermostat. The temp gauge reads a little cooler now. There is a constant chirping sound which did not exist before replacing the water pump. The chirp is not loud but it is bothering me. Do some new water pumps sound different than the old one? I replaced my starter myself several months ago and it sounds a bit different from the old one but it is working ok. I have read that different brands sound a little different. Is this also true with water pumps? My truck is old and has 230,000 miles. I just want to keep it running for as long as possible.

[@Handy-Mann]

MrRover2007 I personally wouldn't think it's the water pump, but it is possible that the fan belt may sound different on the new water pump. be sure to check the tightness of the fan belt though because most chirping from an engine is due to a loose fan belt

[@mikeb2496]

MrRover2007 check your tensioner pulley

[@Mpr_phoenix]

MrRover2007 late response but definitely ur tensioner pulley. Try investing in a gatorback belt if u haven’t fixed this issues yet

[@bradleybrady2111]

Prob the belt chirping ?

[@burtonholsteinsr.9054]

Great video. This is going to help alot.

[@tiedtkd]

Nice video, really helpful

[@dougsholly9323]

This video is well laid out and informative, but I'd like to add an observation to this it after following along to change mine. You should be prepared to purchase the inlet pipe to replace the original. This gentleman was lucky and his must have come out relatively easy. Mine may as well have been welded in. My attempt to try and free it just destroyed it. It only cost $12. Of course my truck is 18 years old and never had a water pump replaced, so I am sure that was a factor. Besides the inlet pipe, this swap out was pretty easy. The hardest part for me was getting the lower radiator hose off. The squeeze type clamp was at a retarded angle.

[@utuber2940]

Doug Sholly no shit mine was old and crusty....and would not!!! come off without a battle!! in fact the whole job was a battle....

[@shawnp8429]

Yeah so.....what state are you in and how much to do mine

[@marklemus3317]

Do i need the special tool to take off the fan or can anyone suggest an at home tool?

[@marklemus3317]

I used an adjustable wrench on the nut and a rubber strap wrench on the pulley. Once it broke free I just spun the fan and it came off.

[@felixsanchez7090]

Dude the shroud how???

[@mikestarkey5516]

You would have to use a crows foot to torque the fan clutch

[@altosmusiclab2248]

I found no way to mix up the bolts... the long ones wont go in a short hole, nor do the short ones catch in the long bolt holes.

[@patsgarage8593]

Hey I'm about to do the exact job soon. Did u end up using that special tool u showed at the beginning?? U never mentioned it afterwards. Great informative video. Quick and to the point!!

[@Handy-Mann]

Pat4x4 so that tool with the red handle I never ended up using. I tried for a while but couldn't get it to work. Instead I left the surpintine belt on and used a 36mm wrench on the fan clutch bolt (which was part of that black kit that I borrowed from my local auto parts store) then hit it to the left with a hammer (like I showed in the video) then when putting everything back on I hit it to the right. there's no real way to make sure that the fan clutch bolt is properly torqued that way, but I haven't found a better way to do it. I've towed about 5000 pounds for about 2 hours since I did this job with no issues, so I think that technique will do just fine. Glad you liked the video, and good luck!

[@patsgarage8593]

Handy-Mann OK that's great. it just looked like there was more to that tool kit that wasn't shown. thanks for the quick reply!!!

[@fascamaro]

I used a strap wrench around the pulley and a very large crescent wrench. But the tools are way better.

[@2442pimp]

Pat's Garage the other tools in the kit are different size of wrenches

[@WilliamLopezOficial]

Nice job. Thanks.

[@beardedcapricorn8458]

What was the reason for replacing the fan clutch

[@Handy-Mann]

Essentially since I already had to take the fan clutch off to get to the water pump. It's not necessary to replace the fan clutch when you replace your water pump, however I don't remember it being too much more expensive to replace the fan clutch and I figured it'd be easier while everything is already off.

[@buck19]

An old faulty fan clutch will ruin water pumps.

[@fascamaro]

Should try doing this in a dodge ram van 3500. So much funner...lol

[@prestondixon4508]

That’s what I came here for!

[@mikecollins6378]

The whole reason I watched this video was to see how you remove the fan clutch but you didn't show how to remove it or install it??

[@bryanhoy9013]

Thermal fan clutch?

[@bradleybrady2111]

Clutch fan

[@jonathanmarchesi5002]

Perfect

[@gristlevonraben]

thank you!

[@usjsjdnzjzjzsn6269]

Thank you

[@Handy-Mann]

Glad I could help!

[@joshgray1932]

Air hammer will knock it loose without all the specialty tools

[@patrickmbahi5177]

I would have taken the fan shroud off first then the fan but okay!

[@bradleybrady2111]

Good luck with that. You would have to cut it off.

[@2442pimp]

Fan shroud is built around the fan

[@hisgirl5729]

Not sure but I think the fan shroud being left on is for newbies like myself. When the fan finally comes off, the shroud acts as a buffer and lessens the chance of damaging the blades or the radiator.

[@jonathancristobal4724]

So where’s the tools that you loaned used for ?

[@jdsrealisticreviewsrants4482]

I made my own tools.