How to replace a water pump 2006 Stratus - 2006 Dodge Stratus

i hope this helps for the water pump. The thermostat is located at top of engine simply follow upper hose to engine and remove housing and replace thermostat.

no as the belt drives the pump. do the job the right way and you won`t have any problems after.

Sounds like your fuel pump module seal did not go in properly

Did you try replacing the OLD fluid to see if that worked?

You should check thermostat and if thats not it you need to check for a head gasket issue. If you have been running it while overheating you could have done permanent damage to the heads themselves.

THIS IS NOT A DIY JOB! You will need to remove and replace the timing belt and tensioner. It requires the removal of several major vehicle componants. Unless you have prior mechanical experiance, DO NOT try this at home. Major engine damage will result from improper engine timing.

4cyl dodge stratus 2006. passenger of car- engine compartment, what pumps or generators compressors on on the bottom? a/c on top? which is underneath?

Is the water pump driven by your cambelt?If yes then probably misplaced the positions when you replaced the water pump.

Could be a number of things causing the overheating. A thermostat failed in the closed position. Remove thermostat and replace with a new one. Cooling fan(s) failed. Ensure they are working properly. Water pump could be shot. List goes on.

the engine has to be moved to get to it