OEM Dodge Neon Water Pump

Dodge Neon Water Pump Parts and Q&A

• Water Pump
  68382490AA
  Q: What Issues Require Replacing the Water Pump Body Assembly on Dodge Neon?

  A:

  If water pump body cylinder shows any of these issues, cracks, damage, trails of coolant leak, rough or loose bearing turning, impeller rubbing against either the pump body or engine block, a loose or damaged impeller or a loose or damaged sprocket or sprocket flange, it should be replaced.
• Water Pump
  4884159AE
  Q: How to Effectively Service and Repair a Water Pump on Dodge Neon?

  A:

  Before beginning water pump service and repair, lift the car with a hoist and get rid of the right inner splash shield. After that, take off the accessory Drive Belts and empty the cooling system. Take off the holding bolts of the Power Steering Pump, set it aside and make sure not to unhook the power steering lines. Take out the top and bottom torque isolator struts, raise the engine by the bottom for support and get rid of the right engine mount attaching bolt along with the right engine mount bracket. After that, remove the Timing Belt, Timing Belt Tensioner, camshaft sprocket and the rear timing belt cover. When you've done that, remove the water pump by taking out its screws. Check the water pump body assembly for any splits, harm, seepage of cart at the shaft seal, uneven bearing movement, impeller rubbing against the pump body or block, plus any damage to the impeller or sprocket flange. If anything's wrong, replace the whole assembly. Place some Mopar Dielectric Grease on the O-ring and put it in the water pump's O-ring groove so it is securely located and won't leak coolant. Install the water pump body to the thermostat block and screw it in steadily until you get up to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.), then use a pressure tester to check the cooling system at 15 psi to see if there are any leaks around the water pump shaft and O-ring. With your hand, turn the pump to allow it to move freely and once that's done, install the rear cover for the timing belt, the camshaft sprocket, the timing belt tensioner and the timing belt. Set in place the engine right mount bracket and both torque isolator struts, top off the cooling liquid and put in the accessory drive belts. Finish by turning the ignition switch on, linking the DRB 1116 scan tool to the data link connector in the passenger compartment, entering diagnostics mode, going to "Engine," and selecting "Miscellaneous" before finally following the "ReLearn Cam Crank" prompts.