How to change a water pump on a 4.7 liter Dakota, Durango, or Grand Cherokee

[Lasselkv28]

That new beard-do makes you look a hell of a lot like Christian Bale in "The Machinist" :-)

Veeery nice video by the way

[briansmobile1]

@Lasselkv28 Thanks- hopefully not THAT skinny though ; )

[Lasselkv28]

@briansmobile1

No of course not. You look a lot moore healthy :-)

[kazeboy1]

I dont have either of those trucks but i just enjoy your vids so much cant help but watch. keep it up man.

[MusiikN0w]

hey brian, on the 5.9L dodge ram motor, my heat shield is shaky when its running? is that a big deal? or should i replace it? this is totally random but i was just wondering.

[skytraks]

Awesome information dude. I id the water pump on a 03 Durango 4.7 took less than two hours thanks for the video.

[briansmobile1]

@skytraks You're welcome.

[iloveeCM]

Excellent tutorial, easy to follow and understand. Headed out to tackle the job, thanks.

[briansmobile1]

@iloveeCM You're welcome and good luck to you!

[PAMAROSHOUSE]

do you think a first timer can do it with basic home tools and minor experience

[briansmobile1]

@PAMAROSHOUSE It depends. Are they stubborn, brave, and persistent? Or are they full of fear, doubt, and hesitation?

[spunkzilla123]

Good video. I like your idea of leavin the one bolt in the pump to let the coolant drain after you pop it out. Wish i woulda done that when I did this on mine back in july.

[DRA1GUITAR]

Thanks for the Help! I am replacing the Water Pump on a 2003 Dodge Durango. The video was really help full!

[briansmobile1]

@DRA1GUITAR You're welcome man!

[213rockit]

I am trying to replace the pump on a 2003Durango.... What size is the fan-clutch bolt? The video is very helpfull, thanks.

[MrSCOTTPRICE1959]

great help thanks!!!!

[briansmobile1]

@MrSCOTTPRICE1959 You're welcome! There's a Scott Price near me who owns a wrecking yard.

[c8a4v7]

I am replacing my water pump on my Dakota this weekend. Thanks for the video how to.

[briansmobile1]

@c8a4v7 You're welcome- thanks for stopping by.

[Turbodieselracer]

brian mobile 1 are chrysler vehicles reliable i have hear that they are a pieces of junk please give a honest answer

[briansmobile1]

@Turbodieselracer It really depends on the particular year and even production date. Most of them are made in Mexico and I've seen more than a few that are genuine lemons. I've owned and driven at least one (consecutively) now for about 12 years. NOBODY makes a better battery, a better seat, door handle design, or better geometry for the price. They also generally have good power. They are designed by 1. Appearance 2. Performance 3. Squish in anything else needed like a battery, AC, etc.

[briansmobile1]

@Turbodieselracer I've been meaning to compile some videos on different brands and what I think of them. Maybe that's one I'll do first.

[diamondminemusic]

I have a 2002 Dodge Durango and I need to change the water pump. the systems looks similar to Dakota. the engine on the Durango is a 5.9 LTR. should i follow the same process also do you have a video where you did it completely so that i can follow your steps?

[briansmobile1]

@diamondminemusic Check out the one I did on the Ram 5.2 it's almost identical.

[Syle1170581]

great vid gotta change mine on my 2000 durango tomorrow this will save me alot of time just hope water pump is the problem

[briansmobile1]

@Syle1170581 If you can pump it up to 15psi with a cool fullent tank you can know for sure. You can meck it with a chirror and flash light. Good luck.

[CURBECK]

Still laughing........

[Hoghunter808]

LMFAO.... the start is EPIC!!!

[briansmobile1]

@Hoghunter808 Glad it made you smile ; )

[CURBECK]

My wife and I laugh our butts off at the beginning of this video its funny as shit dude.

[briansmobile1]

@CURBECK Ha ha! My wife would say "don't encourage me" lol.

[AdirondackNY]

I've noticed the water pumps that have the fan mounted to them dont last long, I think the unbalanced fan puts strain on the bearing

[USMCKolo]

Weird my water pump went out yesterday. Hah.

[DirTyOhGee]

You da man! 

[mazzmari]

I'd love to see the diagnosis process. Is it necessary to clean the mating surface of the water pump? What do you normally use to clean it?

[briansmobile1]

@mazzmari Ask anyone who's done a water pump job to completion and then had it leak because of a lack of surface preparation if it's important. It's just one of those five minute things that saves you three hours. It's worth doing for sure. I use a razor blade then a high speed buzz biscuit, and then brake parts cleaner. I'm kind of anal about doing work I can be proud of. And I hate getting calls the next day saying there's a problem. Hope that answers it for you. Best of luck!

[Halljand]

@briansmobile1 Absolutely necessary. It will as Brian said, save you a lot of work and time to do something over again.

[spelunkerd]

These automotive videos you do are great. They would be even better if you would say some words about how you came to a diagnosis (before replacing parts).

[briansmobile1]

@spelunkerd That is a GREAT IDEA! Im going to start doing that on the new ones.

[CURBECK]

Haha. The begining is funny stuff.

[briansmobile1]

@CURBECK Gotcha!~ = )

[steve062989]

is it similar or the same for the 2005 + 4.7 dodges?

[briansmobile1]

@steve062989 Yep.

[steve062989]

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