Performance Water Pump Kit for Ram ProMaster 1500,ProMaster 2500,ProMaster 3500 (2014-2018) 3.6L

Heavy-Duty Performance Water Pump Kit for 2014-2018 Ram ProMaster 1500, ProMaster 2500, ProMaster 3500 (VF Platform)

What it Does: The Performance Water Pump Kit circulates engine coolant through the block and radiator on the 2014-2018 Ram ProMaster 1500, 2500, and 3500 to maintain optimal thermal management and prevent catastrophic overheating under sustained payload duty.

The Stock Ram ProMaster 1500, ProMaster 2500, ProMaster 3500 Cooling System Weakness

Factory cooling systems on the commercial VF platform face relentless thermal stress under high payload demands and prolonged stop-and-go driving. The stock water pump on the 3.6L Pentastar V6 is susceptible to mechanical seal degradation, internal bearing wear, and impeller cavitation over time. When internal shaft seals fail, coolant slips past the weep hole, leading to progressive fluid loss, air cavitation in the cooling jackets, and rapid temperature spikes that risk warping aluminum cylinder heads.

The Engineering Solution

Engineered to handle severe fleet duty cycles, this upgraded replacement unit features high-grade cast aluminum construction, precision-ground internal bearings, and a reinforced unitized mechanical seal to guard against premature leakage. Designed as a direct bolt-on interchange, the hydraulic impeller profile maintains uniform coolant flow velocities across the entire RPM range, mitigating thermal saturation. Designed to directly replace factory references 5184498AE, 5184498AH, 5184498AI, and 5184498AD, it includes a precision-matched sealing gasket to guarantee an airtight, zero-leak mating surface against the front timing case.

What's Included

• 1 Water Pump
• 1 Gasket

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 2014-2018 Ram ProMaster 1500 Base 3.6L Pentastar V6
• 2014-2018 Ram ProMaster 2500 Base 3.6L Pentastar V6
• 2014-2018 Ram ProMaster 3500 Base 3.6L Pentastar V6

Frequently Asked Questions & Fitment Warnings

Does this fit the VF Platform ProMaster 1500, ProMaster 2500, ProMaster 3500?

Yes, this is a direct fit for the 2014-2018 Ram ProMaster 1500, ProMaster 2500, and ProMaster 3500 equipped with the Pentastar 3.6L V6 engine. This water pump is strictly engineered for the 3.6L Pentastar V6 and does not fit EcoDiesel 3.0L inline-4 turbo-diesel models.

What torque specifications should be used during installation?

Fasteners must be torqued to vehicle manufacturer specifications in an even crisscross sequence, followed by a complete coolant system bleed to eliminate air pockets.

The Ram Commercial Reliability Standard

Engineered for high-mileage cargo haulers and commercial fleet duty, this cooling assembly ensures maximum heat dissipation and long-term durability when carrying demanding payloads or towing heavy trailers.