1994 Dodge Caravan Alternator and Water Pump

M.BENSON

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1994 DODGE CARAVAN
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
200,000 MILES

Is it easier on 3.3 cylinder to pull the alternator from the top or the engine (removing mounting bracket) or bottom by the removing exhaust pipe. Also I am leakining antifreeze from the base of the water pump should I just replace the hose (well aged) or the whole thing since I'm doing the alternator and belt?

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008 AT 7:10 PM

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LEGITIMATE007

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5,121 POSTS

Ive done it both ways and I thought that removing it from the bottom was alot easier and I did not have to remove the exhaust system. Just loosened it from the top and wiggled it out from the bottom. Of course I had access to a lift. Secondly you would be saving yourself some problems in the future by just replaceing the hose and pump. Thirdly if you decide to change the alternator by removing the bracket its a little rough the first time around locating bolts and all. But youll get it dont' get frustrated.
Let me know what happens.

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Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008 AT 11:08 AM

M.BENSON

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I gave up on both those methods, I took off the intake manifold. The worst part, it had nothing wrong, I reassembled everything and the check engine light was no longer on the battery was now charging normally.

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Tuesday, January 29th, 2008 AT 10:38 AM