Performance Water Pump Kit for Ram 1500 (2013-2018) 3.6L

Heavy-Duty Performance Water Pump Kit for 2013-2018 Ram 1500 (DS)

What it Does: The Performance Water Pump Kit replaces the failure-prone factory coolant circulator on the 2013-2018 Ram 1500 to restore continuous coolant flow and prevent engine overheating under heavy loads.

The Stock Ram 1500 Cooling Weakness

Factory mechanical water pumps on high-mileage DS platform trucks powered by the Pentastar 3.6L V6 routinely experience premature bearing play, dynamic shaft seal erosion, and weep hole leakage. Thermal cycling and coolant contamination degrade the stock internal mechanical face seals, leading to cavitation, persistent coolant loss, and risk of catastrophic head gasket failure caused by hot-spotting.

The Engineering Solution

Engineered for high-duty-cycle cooling performance, this water pump unit features a reinforced cast-aluminum housing and a precision-machined impeller to sustain balanced laminar coolant delivery across all RPM bands. Fitted with heavy-duty internal ceramic mechanical seals and upgraded dual-row ball bearings, this pump counteracts radial load stress and vibration. The unit mates directly to OEM timing cover ports, restoring rapid heat transfer from the cylinder block to the radiator cores.

What's Included

• 1 Engine Water Pump
• 1 Mounting Gasket

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 2013-2018 Ram 1500 (3.6L Pentastar V6)

Frequently Asked Questions & Fitment Warnings

Does this fit the DS 1500?

Yes, this is a direct fit for the 2013-2018 Ram 1500 equipped with the Pentastar 3.6L V6 engine. This unit does not fit 5.7L HEMI V8, 4.7L V8, or 3.0L EcoDiesel platforms.

What are the installation torque specifications?

Mounting fasteners must be torqued in a crisscross pattern to vehicle manufacturer specifications to guarantee an even seal and prevent gasket displacement.

The Ram Workhorse Standard

When running heavy payloads or towing trailers in extreme ambient heat, cooling system reliability is critical. This pump ensures consistent operating temperatures and uninterrupted flow to preserve engine service life.