Performance Water Pump Kit for Dodge Grand Caravan (2011-2019) 3.6L

Heavy-Duty Replacement Water Pump Kit for 2011-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan (RT)

What it Does: The Performance Water Pump Kit replaces the leak-prone factory coolant pump on the 2011-2019 Grand Caravan to restore optimal coolant circulation and prevent catastrophic thermal runaway in the 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine.

The Stock Dodge Grand Caravan Cooling Weakness

Factory cooling systems on the RT platform Grand Caravan frequently suffer from early water pump shaft seal degradation. Under continuous thermal cycles and transverse engine bay heat soak, the stock internal mechanical face seals wear prematurely. This leads to coolant weep-hole leaks, bearing contamination, and radial shaft play. Left unchecked, bearing wobble deteriorates the drive belt tension, promotes impeller cavitation, and causes localized boiling inside the aluminum cylinder heads, risking head gasket failure.

The Engineering Solution

Engineered for sustained thermal stability, this direct replacement water pump features a precision-cast aluminum housing matched with high-grade silicon carbide/carbon ceramic mechanical seals. The precision-balanced internal impeller optimizes coolant flow rates across all engine speeds while resisting hydraulic cavitation. Hardened, heavy-duty bearing assemblies manage belt side loads under full throttle, eliminating shaft runout. Paired with a direct-fit replacement gasket, this unit restores pressurized cooling integrity directly to OEM specifications (5184498AE, 5184498AH, 5184498AI, 5184498AD).

What's Included

• 1 Engine Water Pump
• 1 Mounting Gasket

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 2011-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan (3.6L Pentastar V6 only)

Frequently Asked Questions & Fitment Warnings

Does this fit the RT Grand Caravan?

Yes, this is a direct fit for the 2011-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan equipped with the 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine. Excludes earlier 3.3L, 3.8L, and 4.0L V6 engine variants.

What torque specification should be used during installation?

Torque all water pump fasteners to manufacturer torque specifications (typically 106 in-lbs / 12 Nm in an alternating cross-pattern) to prevent housing warping and fluid bypass.

The Dodge Durability Caliber

Designed to handle high-demand passenger transport, long-haul highway towing, and stop-and-go commuting, this pump provides heavy-duty fluid control to guarantee long-term cooling efficiency under heavy vehicle loads.