How to Replace Water Pump 2008-20 Dodge Grand Caravan

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[@mikehunt7019]

Yea it's great if you own a car lift.

[@beansdad70]

Great information. I just replaced the water pump in my 2017 Journey. In my vehicle, the top mounts were much easier to remove. I did have an issue where just removing the top mount didn’t give me enough clearance to remove and install the pump, I additionally had to loosen the lower center mount bolts, (located center of vehicle, just behind the front bumper), to get enough clearance to swap out the pump. To those asking about the upper mounts and the idler pulley, the upper mount bolts run through the pump housing, the idler pulley does too. Might as well replace them while you’re at it. Removing the thermostat makes life dealing with the upper mount and the serpentine belt much easier, replace it too.

[@MoreAverageThanMost]

This is the best auto repair video I have seen on KZbin. Great work, well done.

[@rvscootin3457]

Absoulte best video EVER. He even shows the proper torque settings. It worked exactly as shown on my 2012 T&C.

[@hadenrobinson8385]

For anyone wondering this works on a 2008-2014 Dodge Avenger 3.6L thanks for the great video!

[@MrYuppyCalvinist]

Great vid. Makes me appreciate mechanics even more. Thought I could do it myself, but having watched this, will probably take it in, as it’s definitely above my pay grade :)

[@DL30Creations]

Just purchased a 2014 Town&Country 2 weeks ago and yesterday it overheated. When it cooled I checked the radiator and was empty or very low. Was dreading the water pump fearing it was a timing belt driven internal unit and was ready to junk the van. Watching this video took all that dread off and am ready to tackle a normal repair job thank goodness! Pink antifreeze? Same as what I use in my Cayenne? All aluminum engine? Asking because I have several bottles of that left over still.

[@46fd04]

Great job. The only thing I question is mixing the coolant. Mopar pink coolant should have been used for the top up.

[@jasonoliver472]

At 21:30 you mention that the thermostat opens up when the temperature gauge is at about 3/4. Can you confirm that’s correct? Most cars I’ve had, the thermostat opens up when the temperature is at or just slightly above the middle.

[@jv3658]

It's a pleasure to watch this guy work. Thanks for the great video, couldn't have done the job without it..

[@stevejones9435]

Will this replacement method work on a 2008 Town & country 3.3L? Sometimes the videos can be different for that model.

[@braedenbrown6691]

Man! You Are Thee Best Mechanic I’ve Ever Had The Pleasure Of Watching! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@NorthernChev]

ATTENTION VIEWERS: This is NOT for Grand Caravan 2008-2010 like the TITLE suggests. This video is for 2011 and newer 3.6L ONLY. The details in the video desc are correct, but the title is very misleading.

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+NorthernChev Thanks for the feedback! We'll pass this info along to our production team. 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

[@arthurmarks3763]

This is a nice video. What essentially did not come into play until 2012. This procedure does not work from 08 to 11.

[@cheetodust4071]

This is for 2011 & newer 3.6L Pentastar engines

[@vickichamberlain9124]

Could you put a name and part number for the hose clamp tool and the anti freez fill kit? I have never seen one and would get it if I knew more about it. Nicely done!

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+Vicki Chamberlain Thanks for watching! We carry both of those parts. Please check out www.1aauto.com and search by these part numbers: 1AXAA00116 (coolant fill kit) and 1AXAA00076 (clamp tool).

[@hembilkhu3439]

Good job how much time did it take you for the whole job

[@normanmack2368]

Outstanding your showing good practices and of course experience. Very thorough.

[@melainelee]

do the belt tensioner need to be replaced top?? since is disassembling the whole lot there

[@CarnivoreConservative]

How does the water pump cause over heating? I never understood that. I have a 2018 dodge grand caravan i think it may be water pump but it only over heats when punching it, or stop and go traffic.

[@Macadamia923]

Great instructional. Thinking of replacing mine soon on a 2010 Grand Caravan SXT. How much labor are we saving here in dollars so I can tell the wife. Lol, I know.

[@Relevantminded]

Isn't that the oil pan?

[@stevensly]

Your videos are so thorough! Another great tutorial for the diy! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@zuberalisyed9786]

Thank you so much Finally I replaced my water pump under your guidance

[@ras4756]

What about the rubber washers on the bolts? You reuse these?

[@estebanarteaga9035]

Can I remove the water pump without removing motormouth.?

[@juguetescoleccionables4730]

JESUS, you make the work so easy, thanks. How much experience do you have???

[@JulioGarcia-mf2tq]

Why do you need to remove the engine mount?

[@rubenceballos2632]

This video is perfect. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@justinbouy3153]

Is this the same process for 2009 volkswagen routan

[@TRQ]

+justin bouy This procedure might be different for your application. We do not currently have a how-to video for this particular year, make and model. Thank you for asking! 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

[@deerhntr59]

Great video, help me out getting a handy lift van back in service for our city.

[@TRQ]

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[@deankenedy227]

Best ever video for sure. Going to save me mega time. This guy's a real Pro. Thanks so much! Dean

[@mattvea]

Thank you. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Please stay safe and well. Matt Vea

[@2ShaeBeastNorthEast]

Worked like a charm lol 2014 Ram C/V Tradesman she's purring like a kitten now 💯🔥🤙

[@mmadcrhi473]

sir, your video is great, could we reach the upper bolts of the water pump and remove them without removing the engine mount? Also, I noticed you remove the jack down the oil pan during your work with removing the old water pump and putting the new one. I think we should keep the jack hold the engine till the last minute, is that correct?

[@matthewcampanile6193]

Looks like he let the motor drop to give him more room for the water pump! I’m sure that was the purpose of removing the water pump!

[@ajvenom]

The best video I've seen so far. Awesome Job!!!!!

[@justinbouy3153]

Do you have to pull the harmonic balancer?

[@1egobreaker]

That was awesome instructional. Great job.

[@thejerkofalltrades3862]

Does anyone know if a video exists for the dodge grand caravan 2010 3.8 liter.

[@bahaulingjunkremoval9187]

What’s the labor time For This job

[@automotrizjrdominguez9034]

what is the cost of labor to put the water pump

[@robertsilvasy1365]

Nice thorough, detailed video! Thank you!! Great job!

[@tylerdepaolo6685]

What is the name of that awesome hose clamp tool and who makes it? 😍

[@LesterB313]

You can get one from Autozone OEM is the brand. Just bought one yesterday.

[@chrisjones8741]

The years listed in the title are wrong! Title says 08-20, although the description says 11-17 which I suppose could be correct. I've been very confused looking at different videos and my van until I figured this out. I have an 08 and it is definitely different.

[@davidbachy5627]

Great job!

[@dannabelangel7396]

Thanks for a video was very helpful, I just took drain plug all out and lost the O ring 💍 in the fluid 😂 so I has a pretty good leak good thing I found it

[@SauTunSud2025]

Is that a 2008/ 2010 3,3liter Dodge caravan,please? It looks different from 2009 caravan

[@chucknugent6560]

That was very instructional, thank you

[@DonLaPierre-ho8ng]

Excellent Video 👍

[@SinCityAnimal]

Would this apply to a 2017 Pacifica 3.6l touring as well?

[@GarageWorx]

I dont see why it wouldn't.

[@tomboytomgirl5356]

EXCELLENT! video, brother ~ You're good!

[@louisramirez3128]

Hey... Great Vid. You are a Natural Instructor - - - I really love that tool that U hav2 release the Hose Clamp's. Thanks 4 making. LJR-III

[@loganpatrick6381]

Thanks! This was exactly the video I needed.

[@bluntskillz2000]

I have a 3.6 2013 town and country I am hoping dis works fo me as well

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[@garydillman7498]

Great video well explained i will definitely try this now I've seen your video thanks.

[@joemagana3675]

I must say this is probably one of the best informative well explained videos I have seen . Great Job I look forward to watching and learning more from your content . Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@doogoodminds8157]

Make sure you put the proper antifreeze G05 for the Chrysler.

[@33ad1]

Very good video. But please include the engine size in the title.

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[@IKILLFOOLZOGC]

3.6L Pentastar V6 with 6 speed auto stick 62TE transmission.. Dodge grand caravan,Dodge avenger, Chrysler Town & Country, Chrysler 300M and VW Routan, I highly recommend using OEM parts from the Chrysler dealer.. especially thermostat

[@gregruckstuhl4268]

Thanks so much for the video very professional ☺️

[@kamalabbady6778]

i dont know why you remove the transmission mount if you do all the work underneat the car it does not make no sense to me

[@bmaracallo]

Excelent. Very tanks

[@Sam-656]

Thanks...Getting to the point..

[@nickmatoic9096]

Good video but what about the poor guy laying outside on his back without a rack .

[@NorthernChev]

The use of a rack was to make filming easier. This is done exactly the same on the ground. This isn’t that big of a deal in a driveway.

[@joehealey9173]

Thank you for this video. It is very helpful and very well made.

[@bcseamless5947]

Don't forget to unhook the battery before starting

[@joehealey9173]

The jack (or some type of support for the engine) should stay in place at all times

[@mysterblue313setstfin9]

Who crawled up these engineers but and died they really hate service techs sheesh😂

[@jerryberryhill3619]

Awesome video, thanks

[@zanehaselden5573]

I dont see why you remove the upper engine mount it's not even in the way???

[@462ANIMAL]

He removed the upper mount so that he could drop the engine a bit to gain access to the pump.

[@DiviPhotos]

great video

[@stellaburgener8917]

Changed my water pump and now it cranks bit doesn't start

[@danross5510]

08 waterpump is different. does not have pulley on it

[@geraphnx1]

this video does not apply to the 2008 -2010 4.0L V6 engine version..

[@NOL4040]

I didn't have to take off tire

[@NickBEADG]

Uggggh why did you use the wrong coolant to replace the stuff that came out

[@knightlingbugg8470]

Your title says 2008-2020 Caravan and it is only for the 2011-2020 models. I have a 2010 and the water pump does not look anything like this one. It is much smaller.

[@patriotparody6786]

Watched half of the video before realizing this isn’t the video for a 2010 Caravan water pump. 2010 Caravan water pump is half the size of the one in this video that claims to be for 2008-2020.

[@TRQ]

+Patriot Parody Hello, thank you for letting us know we have since updated the years this video is for.

[@wowamaze9407]

Also not for 2008 Grand Caravan 3.3

[@Abcdefghi4093]

@@TRQ No you haven't.

[@williamchatman2633]

He didn't show one thing and that was removing the piece of hose and closing the plug up

[@luisgonzalez8804]

This is not the same procedure for the 4.0 engine

[@wowamaze9407]

NOT same as 2008 Grand Caravan 3.3 L. Plus your years in description are different from years in the title.

[@joehealey9173]

I did not realize that is what they are used for. I thought thier purpose was to center the bolt on the hole so the pump lines up correctly. I bought a new pump from Napa made by Gates and the holes for the bolts were slightly larger in diameter than the factory pump. This caused those spacers to fit very loosely. Any thoughts ?

[@thatsthewayitis1]

grand total? 550 freaking dollars!!! the mechanics are losing money as they SHOULD for the way they price "based on how hard the job is" as apposed to the fact that they are there to WORK... ALL the day, REGARDLESS of what is before them. So if there are 5 "easy" jobs, or 1 hard one, the time youre at work is the SAME. these mechanics need to be based on hour rates. BUT EVEN THEN they are gonna rip you off by charging long... THIS IS WHY KZbin SHOULD BE GIVEN AN AWARD for their assistance in helping us dodge these freaking rip off people. I was charged hundreds for replacing the thermostat housing! I didnt know my wife had them do that! PLEASE EXPLAIN AWAY, where 100 bucks was needed to be charged for changing a thermostat housing!?

[@damian4608]

yeah....that has nothing to do with a 2008 Dodge - Completely diferent....

[@howardwaverly4631]

That's not an 08 grand caravan They ARE NOT THE SAME

[@Everything13ish]

Literally none of this applies to a 2008, get your years right.

[@kristopherhasenbuhler5393]

I thought he said 2011 to 2017🤷‍♀️

[@stupiduberdriver4542]

Great video. Thanks