How to Replace Water Pump 2002-10 Dodge RAM

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The water pump keeps coolant flowing through your engine. Common failures of the water pump will leave the coolant leaking, or stagnant. Both will lead to overheating if left untreated. Install a new engineered to fit water pump from TRQ for total peace of mind. This video shows you how to install a TRQ water pump in your 2002-2009 Dodge Ram 1500.

This repair was done on a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 SXT 4.7L Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door and the process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2002 Dodge Ram 1500
2003 Dodge Ram 1500
2004 Dodge Ram 1500
2005 Dodge Ram 1500
2006 Dodge Ram 1500
2007 Dodge Ram 1500
2008 Dodge Ram 1500

Tools you will need:
• Coolant Funnel Set
• Fan Clutch Wrench
• Socket Driver
• Safety Glasses
• Thread Sealing Tape
• Drain Pan
• Razor Blade / Gasket Scraper
• Wheel Chocks

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[ChuckZeppelin]

GREAT VIDEO!
I especially liked it when you removed the bolts that you inserted them into the new pump to keep track of which bolt goes in which hole.
I have a question though. Is the thread sealer just used to keep the bolts from seizing up over time? Could I just use Permatex Aluminum Anti-Seize Lubricant?
Also, how do you burp out the air from the system? Is there a bleeder somewhere?
And lastly, sine my truck has 180, 000 miles on it, would it be a good idea to go ahead and replace the thermostat while I have the system empty of coolant?

[lukeburnette]

You should tell people to burp the air out with burp plug and radiator cap off until all air is out or it can overheat with trapped air on 4.7 engines

[joseirizarry]

Thanks excellent video & explanation, blessings.

[Doug]

1:21 what size bolt do you recommend?

[jarretmoore]

Does I have to have a gasket sealer as well or is it good as is but just that Rubber seal

[pascualt]

What did you use to take off the ideling pulley

[joseaguinaga]

you say don't use green coolant, but the universal coolant is it not green in color??

[danielgrover]

Bolt technique does not work on the water pump pulley

[youngscrooge]

great video but fyi start telling people the exact tools to use as well for the diy folks

[joeycronan]

On these 4.7 engines with the blender screw you have to use this to get all of the air out of the system. If you don't do this your heat will not get hot and the engine will run hot. If these engines get hot you will lose your valve seats ruining your engine.

[rshearn]

The bolt trick is working for me. I put a bolt in and is keeps spinning

[SquattingDog]

Is this for the 5.9 or the 4.7 on the 02 Ram

[AtwoodBoxing]

My thermostat is on the top hose not under the engine. 2007 5.7

[briancrutchman]

I have an 08 ram 1500 and that is not what my water pump looks like

[jamesscott]

How can you trust a guy who calls coolant a chemical ..?

[doreenflyte]

Can you show me pictures on how to change a water pump 2002 can you show me pictures on how to change water pumps on a 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora 3.5

[doreenflyte]

Changing water pump on a Oldsmobile Aurora 2002 3.5 engine show me pictures

[Aces]

Teflon tape is a lubricant…not a sealant!