Performance Water Pump & Timing Belt Kit for Chrysler Pacifica (2005-2006) 3.5L

Heavy-Duty Timing Belt & Water Pump Kit for 2005-2006 Chrysler Pacifica (CS)

What it Does: The Performance Timing Belt and Water Pump Kit synchronizes valvetrain rotation while circulating critical engine coolant on the 2005-2006 Pacifica to prevent catastrophic piston-to-valve contact and thermal runaway.

The Stock Chrysler Pacifica Timing System Vulnerability

The factory Chrysler 3.5L EGG SOHC V6 utilizes an interference valvetrain configuration where timing belt failure guarantees bent valves and piston crown damage. Over heat cycles, factory elastomeric belts stretch, suffer tooth shear, and lose tension. Concurrently, the OEM water pump shaft seals degrade, allowing coolant to weep into the front timing cover. This contamination accelerates belt rot while the original roller tensioner bearings develop axial play, causing timing drift, cam sensor sync errors, and imminent valvetrain failure.

The Engineering Solution

This comprehensive service kit replaces critical wear components simultaneously to secure zero-tolerance valvetrain synchronization. The included 201-tooth timing belt is manufactured with high-tensile aramid-reinforced fiber cords and durable HNBR compound to resist tooth shear, stretching, and petrochemical degradation. Paired with a precision-ground roller tensioner bearing packed with high-temperature synthetic grease, it eliminates belt flutter at sustained highway RPMs. The high-capacity water pump features a precision-machined impeller, heavy-duty unitized shaft seal, and an exact-fit gasket to maintain optimal thermal rejection and eliminate leaks.

What's Included

• 1 Timing Belt (201 teeth)
• 1 Roller Tensioner Bearing
• 1 Water Pump with Gasket

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 2005 Chrysler Pacifica 3.5L V6 SOHC
• 2006 Chrysler Pacifica 3.5L V6 SOHC

Frequently Asked Questions & Fitment Warnings

Does this fit the CS Pacifica?

Yes, this is a direct fit for the 2005-2006 Chrysler Pacifica equipped with the 3.5L EGG SOHC V6 engine. Confirm your vehicle displacement; this kit is not compatible with Pacifica models equipped with the 3.8L pushrod engine or later 4.0L variations.

Is water pump replacement mandatory during a timing belt service on the 3.5L?

Because the water pump is driven by the timing belt behind the front engine cover, replacing the pump and tensioner bearing concurrently is essential mechanic standard practice to prevent labor overlap and premature belt contamination.

The Chrysler Caliber

Engineered to handle sustained highway mileage and heavy family utility hauling, this critical component system delivers the mechanical reliability required to keep your CS Pacifica running with optimal valvetrain stability and peak cooling performance.