Timing belt I need to set the timing on our 98 Dodge Grand Caravan 2wd 3.0. We had to replace the water pump an do not know the settings for the new timing belt. Do you have a diagram or something???

Tensioner badly adjusted or pulleys are misaligned.

Take it back to the shop and ask them to fix the tension under the repair warranty.

There should be enough tension that the belt can't jump the pulleys. There is a small chance is is misrouted.

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Most likely need replace the timing belt those are notorious for that and you pull the cover off and thats it go buy a new water pump while your at it. Or you will be tearing it apart again real soon after have do them both sametime.

Just google it.

this isnt a solution,just a suggestion.my husband,a fairly skilled home mechanic,recently did this.it took 12 hours over a 2 day period.you have to remove everything from the front of the motor,including the motor mounts,to access the pump.make sure you change the timing belt at the same time if it shows ANY signs of wear so you aren't doing the procedure again anytime soon..good luck!!

Very easy. You can do this. Just take off the serp belt by pulling down on the tensioner with a 15mm wrench. Then remove the three or four bolts for the water pump pulley. You will need to be under the vehicle for this. Then remove the five or six bolts for water pump. Pull the pump out and install new one in the reverse order. Just slip the belt off the water pump so you don't have to figure reroute the whole thing unless you are replacing it. Also clean the mating service for the pump before installing the new pump with the new gasket. Should take about an hour

Chrysler Caravan/Voyager/Town and Country 1996-1999 Water Pump - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
3.0L Engine
See Figure



Fig. 3: Water pump mounting detail-3.0L engine

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Remove the drive belts. Remove the timing belt covers and the timing belt.
4. Remove the water pump mounting bolts.
5. Separate the water pump from the water inlet pipe and remove the water pump.
6. Inspect the water pump and replace as necessary.

To install:

1. Clean all gasket and O-ring surfaces on the water pump and water pipe inlet tube.
2. Wet a new O-ring with water and install it on the water inlet pipe.
3. Install a new gasket on the water pump.

1. Install the pump inlet opening over the water pipe and press until the pipe is completely inserted into the pump housing.
2. Install the water pump-to-block mounting bolts and tighten to 20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm).
3. Install the timing belt and timing belt covers. Install and adjust the drive belts.
4. Reconnect the negative battery cable. Fill the cooling system to the proper level with a 50 / 50 mixture of clean, ethylene glycol antifreeze and water.
5. Run the engine and check for leaks. Top off the coolant level, if necessary.

Hope this help (remember comment and rated this).

It is located behind the Timing Belt in the "V" of the Cylinder Banks. Yes you have to remove the Timing Belt Cover and Timing Belt to access. Sorry :(
Let me know if this helped.

JUST COMPLETED THIS JOB TODAY. MAKE SURE THE ENGINE HAS COOLED DOWN . IT TOOK APPROX 2 1/2 HRS. DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE POST ON THE BATTERY. JACK UP PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AND SUPPORT ON JACK STANDS. REMOVE PASS. FROUNT TIRE. DRAIN RADIATOR INTO CONTAINER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OR REUSE. USING FLOOR JACK PROVIDE SLIGHT TENSION ON OIL PAN WITH A SHORT 2 X 4 WOOD PIECE TO PROTECT OIL PAN. LOOSEN 3 ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS ON PASS. SIDE OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ALLOW APPROX 1" BETWEEN SHOULDER OF BOLTS AND MOUNT. LOWER ENGINE UNTILL BOLTS ARE SET ONTO MOUNT. REMOVE ENGINE SPLASH SHIELD INSIDE WHEEL WELL OF REMOVED TIRE. LOCATE WATER PUMP AND LOOSEN 3 PULLEY MOUNTING BOLTS (THIS IS WHILE BELT IS ON PULLEY) REMOVE SURPENTINE BELT AND CONTINUE TO FULLY REMOVE THE PUMP PULLEY. IT WONT COME OUT AS THE PUMP & PULLEY HAVE TO COME OUT TOGEATHER. REMOVE 5 WATER PUMP BOLTS AND CAREFULLY WORK WATER PUMP OUT BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND VEHICLE FRAME. CLEAN ALL MATING/GASKET SURFACES AND BOLTS. USING A SMALL AMOUNT OF TACKY SEALENT TO INSURE THE NEW WATER PUMP SEAL STAYS IN PLACE, THE INSTALL IS PRITTY MUCH THE REVERSAL OF REMOVAL.

GOOD LUCK, REMEMBER TO TIGHTEN ALL BOLTS TO MFR SPECS AND BLEED THE AIR OUT OF THE COOLANT AS REQUIRED.

I checked a couple of sites and they all listed between 3-3.8 hours labor. Depending on the market you are in labor is generally + or - $65 an hour. The water pump should run around $70 (guesstimate). In all honesty I would have the belts checked and replaced if needed at the same time. Most places will charge you very little if any additional labor because they have to take them off anyway. The belts should not be all that expensive and if possible buy them yourself ahead of time. I hope this helps

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