Need to replace water pump on 94 Plymouth Acclaim

Either water on the belt or it is worn out, or perhaps the bearings are getting tight and about to blow up.

Google it How do I install an AC belt on a 94 Plymouth Acclaim, V6

The alignment marks on the cam gear will tell you that. You did not mention what engine you have. 2.5 liter or 3.0 liter

well this is what you have to do send the cylinder head to a machine shop for any internal damage check any bend valve install a new water pump new timing belt and problem solve

Behind AC belt. Rotate tensioner clockwise to release tension.

Not as bad as you may think. The belts inside goes on the grooved pulleys, the back side of the belt goes on the smooth pulleys.

if you have 4 cylinder engine your water pump is under the plastic timing covers and you will have to remove the timing belt because it drives the pump.if its overheating could be you thermostat or is your pump leaking?

I did it twice and if you are fairly skilled it will take 4-6 hours, if you have the V6.
Here is the steps:
1. Move car to a place that can support a jack and engine stand.
2. Disconnect battery
3. Loosen wheel lugs on passenger side front tire
4. Jack car on passenger side to lift wheel of the ground
5. Put a block under the oil pan to support the engine
6. Block car frame on left side
7. Remove left front tire
8. Remove v-belt
9. Remove idler pulley
10. Remove and support air conditioner compressor
11. Remove PS pump if you have one
12. Remove motor mount on left side and vacuum / gas connections connected to mount ( mark bolts as to locations )
13. Remove metal plate on engine ( mark bolts as before )
Tricky bolts are on the PS pump (Remove them through PS pulley holes)
14. Remove 3 plastic covers over timing belt ( mark bolts as before )
15. Note timing marks on overhead cams and crank.If none, make some.
16. Ease pressure off timing belt tensioner
17. Remove belt and replace with new. Trick here is to make sure you get the belt notches lined up. Head cams will shift when you remove the old belt. Do not tighten the belt tensioner fully or it will not perform as designed, it should be snug but be able to move.
END... replace part is backward order and drive away !!!

Please advise what size engine. I belive this is a 3.0 liter V6 but want to confirm.
Thanks,
Tom

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