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Re: 2003 Voyager Water Pump replacement help
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Originally Posted by nealg58
HELP!!! I am trying to replace a water pump on a 2003 Voyager (3.3L engine). I have a water pump and figured out how to remove the side access panel, the serpintine belt and the water pump itself BUT.........I can not get the pump past the inside of the fender wall!!! I unbolted the pulley and the water pump after draining the system (that is another sore point) and I can get the pump out but the clearance is about 1/4 inches too narrow!!! I was able to slow the leak from the pump with Bars Leak but would rather replace the pump instead of 'patch' it. There has to be a way of removing the pump without having to either remove the engine OR the timing chain/belt cover and vibration damper (pulley) that is bolted to the front of the engine. Any hints/suggestions?? I dread to think how much it would cost at the dealer to have the pump replaced - even though I have to take the vehicle to get the high pressure power steering hose replaced (manufacturers recall).  |
If all else fails. The good All Data online sub should pick up on it. 24.95$ us plastic and 15 minutes and you are set to go for a year.
http://www.alldata.com/products/diy/index.html
Good Luck MT.
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MT
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