Performance Water Pump Kit for Ram C/V (2012-2015) 3.6L

Heavy-Duty Engine Water Pump Kit for 2012-2015 Ram C/V (RT)

What it Does: The Performance Water Pump Kit replaces the failure-prone factory water pump on the 2012-2015 Ram C/V to restore efficient coolant circulation, eliminate shaft play, and protect against catastrophic engine overheating.

The Stock Ram C/V Bearing and Seal Degradation

Under continuous commercial duty cycles, the factory cooling pump on the RT chassis 3.6L Pentastar V6 exhibits accelerated mechanical seal wear and bearing failure. Thermal cycling causes the internal seal to harden, leading to coolant leakage through the weep hole, bearing wobble, belt misalignment, and sudden loss of coolant pressure that risks warping the aluminum cylinder heads.

The Engineering Solution

Manufactured to address fleet-service stress, this replacement pump features a high-density cast aluminum housing with precision-machined mating surfaces to eliminate casting porosity. An upgraded unitized shaft bearing assembly and ceramic mechanical seal resist friction-induced breakdown under sustained thermal loads. Balanced internal impeller vanes maintain uniform fluid velocity and resist cavitation across the entire RPM band. The included OE-specification gasket ensures an airtight hydraulic seal to the engine block under heavy thermal expansion.

What's Included

• 1 Engine Water Pump
• 1 Precision Mating Gasket

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 2012 Ram C/V Base 3.6L Pentastar V6 (RT Chassis)
• 2013 Ram C/V Tradesman 3.6L Pentastar V6 (RT Chassis)
• 2014 Ram C/V Tradesman 3.6L Pentastar V6 (RT Chassis)
• 2015 Ram C/V Tradesman 3.6L Pentastar V6 (RT Chassis)

Frequently Asked Questions & Fitment Warnings

Does this fit the RT C/V?

Yes, this is a direct fit for the 2012-2015 Ram C/V equipped with the 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine. Compatible with Ram C/V (2012-2015) 3.6L Pentastar V6 only; verify engine displacement and configuration prior to installation.

What are the fastener torque specs and bleeding requirements?

Torque all mounting fasteners strictly to factory manufacturer specifications in sequence and vacuum-bleed the cooling circuit to purge residual trapped air.

The Ram Work-Ready Standard

Engineered for high-mileage fleet durability and heavy cargo hauling, this water pump maintains critical coolant line pressure across demanding urban stop-and-go routes and heavy highway towing cycles.