Re: Water pump just went

From: Danny L. Burrows (havenx@ksni.net)
Date: Thu Nov 14 2002 - 21:05:10 EST


Take the bolts out, remove pump from block, place new pump in block, turn bolts
to the right till they get tight, hehe. Sorry, I just always wanted to be a
smart ass.

Bill Knight wrote:

> I have a 1997 Dakota 2WD 6Cyl. Is the water pump on this engine hard to do.
> I believe I can do this in the driveway myself. Just checking to see if
> there is anything special I have to look out for. Unfortunately I'll have
> to wait until the 25th in order to purchase it. I'm planning on going to
> Auto Zone to get one for about $65 unless some on the list has had prior
> problems with it. (Apora-New C120-3041) I've also seen where some of our
> trucks have a reverse flow pump. Anything particular to notice right away
> as far as not being the right pump. Thanks for the help in advance.



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