Performance Water Pump Kit for Dodge Charger (2011-2018) 3.6L

Heavy-Duty Engine Water Pump Kit for 2011-2018 Dodge Charger (LD)

What it Does: The Performance Water Pump Kit replaces the failure-prone factory coolant pump on the 2011-2018 Dodge Charger to restore stable cooling circuit pressure and prevent thermal degradation under load.

The Stock Dodge Charger Pentastar Cooling Failure

The factory mechanical water pump on the **Pentastar 3.6L V6** is notorious for premature shaft seal breakdown and bearing failure. Sustained thermal cycles and continuous serpentine drive tension degrade the OEM dynamic carbon-ceramic face seal, causing persistent coolant weeping from the inspection port. Left unchecked, the resulting shaft play induces radial runout, accelerates impeller cavitation, and causes localized boiling across cylinder head coolant jackets, putting your **LD** chassis at serious risk of blown head gaskets.

The Engineering Solution

This direct-replacement water pump resolves factory thermal fatigue through cast-aluminum structural reinforcement and high-load mechanical internals. Featuring a precision-balanced, anti-cavitation impeller, it maintains linear volumetric coolant flow across all engine speeds. A heavy-duty, case-hardened steel shaft and dual-row bearing assembly resist belt deflection, while an upgraded elastomer-backed mechanical seal prevents weep-hole bypass under peak hydraulic pressure. Engineered to match OE flow curves and interface cleanly with timing cover passages, this kit replaces OEM references **5184498AE**, **5184498AH**, **5184498AI**, and **5184498AD**.

What's Included

• 1x Direct-Fit Engine Water Pump
• 1x High-Pressure Engine Mounting Gasket

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 2011-2018 Dodge Charger SE (3.6L V6 Pentastar)
• 2011-2018 Dodge Charger SXT (3.6L V6 Pentastar)
• 2011-2018 Dodge Charger Pursuit (3.6L V6 Pentastar)
• Compatible exclusively with 3.6L V6 engines (excludes all 5.7L, 6.4L, and 6.2L HEMI V8 models)

Frequently Asked Questions & Fitment Warnings

Does this fit the LD Charger?

Yes, this is a direct fit for the 2011-2018 Dodge Charger equipped with the **Pentastar 3.6L V6** engine. This kit does not fit 5.7L, 6.4L, or 6.2L HEMI V8 models.

Do I need to bleed the cooling system after installation?

Yes, the 3.6L cooling loop must be bled thoroughly via the thermostat housing bleeder port or vacuum filled to prevent trapped air pockets from causing localized engine overheating.

The Dodge Muscle Caliber

Built to handle the demanding operational loads of modern American performance sedans, this heavy-duty cooling component provides the steady hydraulic stability and thermal regulation required to keep your **LD** platform running at peak operating efficiency under hard throttle.