"Abby Normal" > wrote in message
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> that it good news. The pump replacement went without issue as with the
> thermostat and hoses. Only took about 5-6 hours and I took my time. I
put
> in new plugs also because when I pulled the old ones last Summer and
tweaked
> them into spec (they were a little wide) my gas mileage went from 17/18
> highway to 15/16 highway. Time will tell.
>
> Thanks again Glenn.
>
> "maxpower" > wrote in message
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> >
> > "Abby Normal" > wrote in message
> > . ..
> >> I didn't think of that. 90K is high. I have it all tore down and the
> >> dealer parts shop is closed. Besides, I'd much rather have the shop
> > manual
> >> with me for the timing chain and gears. My order is in for the shop
> > manual.
> >> It's not as bad of a job as I thought it would be. I will do the
timing
> >> chain next time I get laid off near May/June. I'll have more time
then.
> >>
> >> As always, thanks for the specs Glenn.
> >>
> >> "maxpower" > wrote in message
> >> . ..
> >> >
> >> > "Abby Normal" > wrote in message
> >> > ...
> >> >> I am about to replace the water pump in my 98 Dakota, 90k miles,
5.2L.
> > I
> >> >> bought a new OEM pump and gasket, upper and lower hoses, thermostat
> >> >> and
> >> >> gasket, upper bypass hose, and the metal pipe and "O" ring that
pushes
> >> > into
> >> >> the left side/top of the pump (my old one looks like it may break if
I
> >> >> try
> >> >> to remove it). Also got 2 gallons of Prestone anti-freeze.
> >> >>
> >> >> Anything special I need to know before I start this weekend? I made
a
> >> >> wrench to remove the fan clutch and I know all I need to remove is
the
> >> >> top
> >> >> 1/2 of the shroud. Are there any secrets to this? I've done this
> > before
> >> > on
> >> >> SBC motors but never any of my Dodges.
> >> >>
> >> >> Anyone know what the water pump to engine block bolts are torqued
at?
> >> >> Also, what are the torque specs for the bolts for the thermostat
> > housing
> >> > to
> >> >> intake?
> >> >>
> >> >> Thank you
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >
> >> > Thermostat housing 15ft pds/water pump bolts 30 ft pds.
> >> > Now would be a good time to replace the timing chain and gears if the
> >> > mileage is high.
> >> >
> >> > Just a thought
> >> >
> >> > Glenn Beasley
> >> > Chrysler Tech
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> > 90k isn't nothing, you have a long way to go when the chain needs
> > replacing.
> > Glad I could help out
> >
> > Glenn
> >
> >
>
>
No problem