Water Pump: Description

Fig 1: Water Pump - 2.7L Engine

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1 - WATER PUMP BODY

2 - IMPELLER

3 - GASKET

The 2.7L and 3.5L pumps have a die cast aluminum housing and a plastic swept vane impeller. The 2.7L water pump bolts directly to the cylinder block, behind the timing chain cover and is driven by the engine primary timing chain.

Fig 2: Water Pump - 3.5L Engine

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1 - O-RING

2 - IMPELLER

3 - WATER PUMP BODY

The 3.5L water pump bolts directly to the rear timing belt cover using a press-in-place gasket for sealing. The water pump is driven by the engine timing belt.