{"product_id":"performance-water-pump-kit-for-dodge-durango-2011-2015-3-6l","title":"Performance Water Pump Kit for Dodge Durango (2011-2015) 3.6L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eHeavy-Duty Performance Water Pump Kit for 2011-2015 Dodge Durango (WD)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Performance Water Pump Kit replaces the failure-prone factory coolant pump on the 2011-2015 Dodge Durango to eliminate mechanical seal leaks, prevent thermal runaway, and ensure consistent coolant flow across the engine block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Dodge Durango Water Pump Weakness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory cooling system on the \u003cstrong\u003eWD\u003c\/strong\u003e chassis Dodge Durango powered by the \u003cstrong\u003e3.6L Pentastar V6\u003c\/strong\u003e is notorious for premature water pump failure. High heat cycling and continuous serpentine belt radial loads degrade the factory shaft bearing and unitized mechanical seal. This causes coolant weeping through the relief port, axial play in the pulley flange, cavitation under sustained loads, and eventual bearing seizure that risks severe engine overheating and warped aluminum cylinder heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered to resolve factory cooling shortcomings, this replacement unit features a high-grade cast aluminum housing CNC-machined for strict bore alignment. It integrates an upgraded ceramic-graphite unitized shaft seal to resist abrasion and thermal degradation, along with a precision-ground, hardened steel bearing assembly that withstands drive-belt side loading. The balanced internal impeller maintains uniform hydraulic flow rates without cavitation, matching OEM volumetric delivery under towing and high-temperature conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1x Engine Water Pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1x Direct-Fit Water Pump Gasket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2011-2015 Dodge Durango\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e3.6L Pentastar V6 \/ WD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStock Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e290 hp \/ 260 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e5184498AE, 5184498AH, 5184498AI, 5184498AD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2011-2015 Dodge Durango (WD) 3.6L Pentastar V6 (Express, Crew, Heat, SXT, Limited, Citadel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with 3.6L V6 models only; excludes 5.7L HEMI V8 configurations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u0026amp; Fitment Warnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the WD Durango?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a direct fit for the 2011-2015 Dodge Durango equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003e3.6L Pentastar V6\u003c\/strong\u003e engine. \u003cstrong\u003eThis kit will not fit 5.7L HEMI V8 models.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to bleed the cooling system after replacement?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the Pentastar reverse-flow cooling system requires a full vacuum bleed or systematic burping via the factory bleeder port to eliminate trapped air and avoid hot spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Dodge Durango Towing and Utility Caliber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WD platform relies on solid thermal management to preserve its 6,200-lb towing capacity. Installing this precision water pump assembly ensures your 3.6L Pentastar sustains proper operating temperatures under heavy payload and sustained grades.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67545086984440,"sku":"DS-E9ZD7HVE9","price":73.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/performance-water-pump-kit-for-dodge-durango-2011-2015-3-6l-1.jpg?v=1790716365","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/fr\/products\/performance-water-pump-kit-for-dodge-durango-2011-2015-3-6l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}