Waterpumps are known to go out on the chysler, dodge, mini vans. Have one to fix on the way in the morning but it is 4.0, not the 3.6 . Great job. Glad to see another woman doing the job..
To find out where a noise is coming from in a motor compartment use a plastic/metal pipe from your vacuum cleaner... Put it up to your ear and go over the motor... Good for lifters... noise will get louder when you get over top of the noise... My Dad showed me when I was a kid with my Chevelle to find a lifter tapping... Cool how good it works... Thank you for your help with the water pump...
Ty, great job on this fix. I watched before starting and was thinking - there is no way you have to pull the motor mount - but you were right. We followed what you did and we got ours fixed. We saved $350 in mechanics fees. It took us 5 hours total. Thank you and great job. Keep up the good work and I am going to watch your other videos.
Dr Kar - hey! I was trying to get to this this weekend, but couldn’t figure out what this other knocking noise was first. I might have to take her in for diagnostic, but should have a video done before fathers day weekend. That when we go to Mexico.
Great video, sorry it wasn't the water pump. My wife and I were jet engine mechanics in the AF for 10 years. She won't touch a ratchet now, lol. I don't enjoy it but like you I do it to save the money and also because the couple of times we've taken our vehicles to mechanics it was a simple ripoff. We were on our way to an antique show once ( that's what we did for a living after the AF for 20 years ) after having had our exhaust system replaced on our box van. About 40 miles down the road on I57 I hear the exhaust dragging. I pulled over and got out and sure enough. The clamp had loosened and they did not put any hangers on it so I have to root around for a piece of wire to tie it up with. We made the show and had them fix it when we got back but never let them touch a vehicle after that. And exhaust was all they did and their shop was right next to ours. I have 3 or 4 more like that but this would be a very long post. Thanks for your service and your video. The job looks much worse than it is.
Thanks for the video! I have a leaking water pump in my 2011 T&C and you make pulling the sucker look so easy! Maybe I'll get the guts to attempt this myself... I enjoy working on older trucks more than these cramped modern engine compartments! Also, thank you for your service in the USAF!
I've been looking everywhere on the internet on how to replace a water pump on my 2012 Dodge journey 3.6L . But while searching through you tube I saw your video and what caught my attention was the similar water pump picture. You saved my day. I have the same sound but now since you said it wasn't your water pump now I'm uncertain if it's my water pump.
Thank you for recording your adventure. I have to replace my pump on a 2012 3.6L Caravan and needed some help. You were much more specific regarding steps and bolt sizes, so thank you!
@@tyrouse4876 I have a question/comment on 3.6L rocker arms: The rocker arms located further from the timing chain are not too bad to replace, but do the rockers located near the timing chain need the Miller Special Tool to relieve timing chain tension?
Justin - i feel like that would’ve helped. It was a pain to get the closer ones out. You will need one for sure to do the lifters. Im assuming the tolls you’re talking about is the $200 set Ive seen on the internet. However, i did see a video of a man working on a jeep and he used a 10mm wrench bent at an angle to get his rockers out. I think my husband used a blunt object and a hammer. Once I get that tool, I should have a video out real soon. Hopefully in January.
Great job! You saved me from figuring out that the motor mount has to come off. Just know that your time was not wasted. Replacing the water pump before it starts leaking is not a bad thing. Well worth your time and money if you planned to keep it any length of time.
I have been professionally repairing vehicles for 40 years and you are a natural! Great job, too bad it wasn't the water pump. In the future get a length of garden hose and listen for which pulley.
Great video! I wish I would have recorded my water pump replacement on my wife's 2012 Town and Country. I never had to pull the wheel or the wheel well shroud. I managed to do everything from above. I removed the air-intake, the motor mount, serpentine belt, idler pulley, power steering fluid reservoir, and the thermostat. This gave me complete access to the water pump. took me a couple of hours though. I'm getting to old for this. Great video though Ty Rouse. Well done! -Mark
One thing I would suggest, it took me years...buy a set of constant pressure hose clamp pliers. You will thank yourself. I wish I had done it years ago. They are cheap and save hours. Yes...hours and fingers that feel like they are falling off and blood blisters.
Chrysler clamps will lock in the open position if you know how then after you put it all back together, just trip them with a flathead screwdriver. Hose clamp pliers are a must though.
You area hard core!!!! This was an Awesome Job!!! P.S. If the water pump is bad it will leak out of the tiny weep hole in the bottom. Thanks for the video!
@@snoopdog6793 That’s true you can nurse it along for a while. But eventually it will completely fail. Possibly sending the parts into the radiator as they bounce around the engine bay. Or injuring somebody who just happens to be looking over the engine at the time.
Damn good job. You answered my question about the mount. FYI did all the pulleys turn freely when the belt was first removed? Sounded like a tensioner or ride pulley to me. Also your husband's a Damn lucky man
I changed my water pump on a ford Aerostar minivan with a smaller hood my water pump is in front facing toward grill not requiring jacking up engine. Something I don't understand is why they would design engines where u have to do more work to get to water pump. My water pump lasted 28 years before it started leaking. I was interest in buying a town & country are they reliable heard they had problem with tipm.
zhang xiaohui - i have not. There was already a good video out there that I found. He went up underneath the car and moved AC compressor out of the way. I can do it from below or above. From above, i don’t have to move anything else. However, stick around. I may do a quick one this weekend.
@@tyrouse4876 that's must of been fun doing that but it's simple enough to do. I think inverted E bolts.. or M forgot but it's a special sockets for them bolts holding alternator.
Starter was fun doing on this same van. note: you don't need to remove the intake manifold. you'll have enough clearance but it will be tight, I took of the front motor mounts and loosened the rear bolts, book says to remove this and that but I avoided that like the intake, just need small hands and awkward hand turns lol.. and it will come out. be sure van is cool down cause you'll be working near the exhaust parts. takes 1.5 hrs but I ended up doing 2 more vans took me an hour. book says 2.5-3 hours but I think that's because of the other unnecessary parts needed to take off..
Thank you for the video. You rock. I'll certainly be careful not to get my boobs caught on anyting... Thank you also for that advice. My water pump hasn't giving me any troubles but I'm up to 160k on this engine and figure I'll do it while I change the motor mounts.
Wow I am seriously impressed by your skills and drive to do the job. I have never seen a woman do something like this. You rock.
Waterpumps are known to go out on the chysler, dodge, mini vans. Have one to fix on the way in the morning but it is 4.0, not the 3.6 . Great job. Glad to see another woman doing the job..
To find out where a noise is coming from in a motor compartment use a plastic/metal pipe from your vacuum cleaner... Put it up to your ear and go over the motor... Good for lifters... noise will get louder when you get over top of the noise... My Dad showed me when I was a kid with my Chevelle to find a lifter tapping... Cool how good it works... Thank you for your help with the water pump...
Ty, great job on this fix. I watched before starting and was thinking - there is no way you have to pull the motor mount - but you were right. We followed what you did and we got ours fixed. We saved $350 in mechanics fees. It took us 5 hours total. Thank you and great job. Keep up the good work and I am going to watch your other videos.
Im so happy I was able to help!!! Im almost ready to post my vid on rocker arms. Those are fun :-/
@@tyrouse4876 Any news on the rocker arm video?
Dr Kar - hey! I was trying to get to this this weekend, but couldn’t figure out what this other knocking noise was first. I might have to take her in for diagnostic, but should have a video done before fathers day weekend. That when we go to Mexico.
Great video, sorry it wasn't the water pump. My wife and I were jet engine mechanics in the AF for 10 years. She won't touch a ratchet now, lol. I don't enjoy it but like you I do it to save the money and also because the couple of times we've taken our vehicles to mechanics it was a simple ripoff. We were on our way to an antique show once ( that's what we did for a living after the AF for 20 years ) after having had our exhaust system replaced on our box van. About 40 miles down the road on I57 I hear the exhaust dragging. I pulled over and got out and sure enough. The clamp had loosened and they did not put any hangers on it so I have to root around for a piece of wire to tie it up with. We made the show and had them fix it when we got back but never let them touch a vehicle after that. And exhaust was all they did and their shop was right next to ours. I have 3 or 4 more like that but this would be a very long post. Thanks for your service and your video. The job looks much worse than it is.
You the coolest soccer Mom ever. Changing your own water pump 💪💪💪
love the fact that you do your own repair, love women who aren't scared to get dirty....excellent job Ty keep up the good work
Thanks for the video! I have a leaking water pump in my 2011 T&C and you make pulling the sucker look so easy! Maybe I'll get the guts to attempt this myself... I enjoy working on older trucks more than these cramped modern engine compartments! Also, thank you for your service in the USAF!
I've been looking everywhere on the internet on how to replace a water pump on my 2012 Dodge journey 3.6L . But while searching through you tube I saw your video and what caught my attention was the similar water pump picture. You saved my day. I have the same sound but now since you said it wasn't your water pump now I'm uncertain if it's my water pump.
vang yang - Im glad I could help!!! Good luck!
Thank you for recording your adventure. I have to replace my pump on a 2012 3.6L Caravan and needed some help. You were much more specific regarding steps and bolt sizes, so thank you!
Justin - Glad I was able to help.
@@tyrouse4876 I have a question/comment on 3.6L rocker arms: The rocker arms located further from the timing chain are not too bad to replace, but do the rockers located near the timing chain need the Miller Special Tool to relieve timing chain tension?
Justin - i feel like that would’ve helped. It was a pain to get the closer ones out. You will need one for sure to do the lifters.
Im assuming the tolls you’re talking about is the $200 set Ive seen on the internet.
However, i did see a video of a man working on a jeep and he used a 10mm wrench bent at an angle to get his rockers out. I think my husband used a blunt object and a hammer.
Once I get that tool, I should have a video out real soon. Hopefully in January.
Thanks for sharing! This will be my job this weekend!!
Great job! You saved me from figuring out that the motor mount has to come off. Just know that your time was not wasted. Replacing the water pump before it starts leaking is not a bad thing. Well worth your time and money if you planned to keep it any length of time.
Great video and thanks for your service!
I have been professionally repairing vehicles for 40 years and you are a natural! Great job, too bad it wasn't the water pump. In the future get a length of garden hose and listen for which pulley.
Great video! I wish I would have recorded my water pump replacement on my wife's 2012 Town and Country. I never had to pull the wheel or the wheel well shroud. I managed to do everything from above. I removed the air-intake, the motor mount, serpentine belt, idler pulley, power steering fluid reservoir, and the thermostat. This gave me complete access to the water pump. took me a couple of hours though. I'm getting to old for this.
Great video though Ty Rouse. Well done! -Mark
Thanks for the video,...you freakin ROCK!
Girl keep the content coming! I have a 2013 tc with rocker arm clicks. I don’t wanna do it lol great job on this! 🤘🏼
Hoorahh BZ!!! 👍🇺🇸
One thing I would suggest, it took me years...buy a set of constant pressure hose clamp pliers. You will thank yourself. I wish I had done it years ago. They are cheap and save hours. Yes...hours and fingers that feel like they are falling off and blood blisters.
Sir Sweetness Awesome! That will be my next purchase.
I can only buy one kind, not a set. Which ones do you recommend? Straight ones, or bent? Thank you!
To Sir sweetness:
**insert the m.bison yes!! Gif or video clip here**
Chrysler clamps will lock in the open position if you know how then after you put it all back together, just trip them with a flathead screwdriver.
Hose clamp pliers are a must though.
😂😂 Thank you for the inspiration 🙏
You area hard core!!!! This was an Awesome Job!!! P.S. If the water pump is bad it will leak out of the tiny weep hole in the bottom. Thanks for the video!
When the water pump leaks water from the weep hole its because the bearing inside pump failed. But doesn't mean that the actual water pump fail. 🤷♂️
@@snoopdog6793 That’s true you can nurse it along for a while. But eventually it will completely fail. Possibly sending the parts into the radiator as they bounce around the engine bay. Or injuring somebody who just happens to be looking over the engine at the time.
you go girl
Wow what a woman. Most women don't like mechanical . Super woman you rock
Damn good job. You answered my question about the mount. FYI did all the pulleys turn freely when the belt was first removed? Sounded like a tensioner or ride pulley to me. Also your husband's a Damn lucky man
What is the thermostat connected to because I believe I have a leak is it connect to water pump ??
I changed my water pump on a ford Aerostar minivan with a smaller hood my water pump is in front facing toward grill not requiring jacking up engine. Something I don't understand is why they would design engines where u have to do more work to get to water pump. My water pump lasted 28 years before it started leaking. I was interest in buying a town & country are they reliable heard they had problem with tipm.
I’m very impressed! She don’t need no man!!! He inside watching football lol!
You need a man (as in English teacher).
@@alis05 bruah!!!! English was never my strong subject in school... I ain’t gonna lie
@@joemarshall16 😂not too late to work on it. At least a little bit. You butcher the poor thing. 😂
u should invest in some battery powered ratchets
Where did you place the Jack, exactly? ._.
did you make another video to show how to change the alternator in this car? Good job by the way
zhang xiaohui - i have not. There was already a good video out there that I found. He went up underneath the car and moved AC compressor out of the way. I can do it from below or above. From above, i don’t have to move anything else. However, stick around. I may do a quick one this weekend.
u should get a stethoscope u can listen to each part to tell were the noise is coming from
My husband finally found his, or at least told me he had one. It def was the alternator once he gave it to me.
@@tyrouse4876 that's must of been fun doing that but it's simple enough to do. I think inverted E bolts.. or M forgot but it's a special sockets for them bolts holding alternator.
What did it end up being?
James Nino - bad altenator. The bearings went bad.
Did it sound like a bad lifter? Did ot gwt louder when engine was reved up? Did you notice and electrical issues?
No, the lifter is that ticking sound. That weird screeching was the alternator. Did you listen to the sound at the end?
Oh well.. if nothing else it'll be good entertainment and show us how to do the wooder pump on these FWD/AWD Pentastar v6..
Starter was fun doing on this same van.
note: you don't need to remove the intake manifold. you'll have enough clearance but it will be tight, I took of the front motor mounts and loosened the rear bolts, book says to remove this and that but I avoided that like the intake, just need small hands and awkward hand turns lol.. and it will come out. be sure van is cool down cause you'll be working near the exhaust parts.
takes 1.5 hrs but I ended up doing 2 more vans took me an hour. book says 2.5-3 hours but I think that's because of the other unnecessary parts needed to take off..
LMFAO, nice video!!!!
effing engineers, pin the water pump with the motor mount. what BS!
Thank you for the video. You rock.
I'll certainly be careful not to get my boobs caught on anyting... Thank you also for that advice.
My water pump hasn't giving me any troubles but I'm up to 160k on this engine and figure I'll do it while I change the motor mounts.
Sounds like a timing guide
Would like to know how many miles are on the van when ever you doing repairs so we know to look at ours if the mileage is close
What size engine is in your van.
Sloan Pilgrim - 3.6 l flex fuel
I have the 2010 Dodge grand caravan 3.3L - SIMPLE ENGINE !!!
So who walked you through this. daddy or your boyfriend