Performance Water Pump & Timing Belt Kit for Chrysler Sebring (2007-2010) 3.5L

Heavy-Duty Timing Belt & Water Pump Service Kit for 2007-2010 Chrysler Sebring (JS)

What it Does: The Performance Water Pump & Timing Belt Kit maintains precise valvetrain synchronization and restores cooling circulation on the 2007-2010 Chrysler Sebring 3.5L to protect against catastrophic interference valve damage.

The Stock Chrysler Sebring Timing & Cooling Vulnerability

On the JS platform equipped with the EGG 3.5L SOHC V6, the timing belt drives both overhead camshafts and the internal water pump. Over continuous thermal cycles, the factory belt suffers elastomeric vulcanization decay, tooth profile shear, and core cord elongation. Simultaneously, the OEM water pump shaft seal degrades under cooling cavitation, weeping abrasive glycol directly onto the drive belt. Because the EGG is an interference design, belt slip or pump bearing seizure forces pistons directly into open intake and exhaust valves, causing bent valves and catastrophic cylinder head failure.

The Engineering Solution

This comprehensive service package replaces failure-prone factory parts with heavy-duty internal drive hardware. The 201-tooth timing belt is manufactured with high-strength HNBR synthetic rubber reinforced with fiberglass tensile cords, preventing tooth shearing and oil-induced swelling. The replacement water pump features precision cast housing tolerances, an anti-cavitation impeller, and a unitized ceramic-carbon mechanical seal to eliminate fluid leakage. Paired with a precision-ground roller tensioner bearing pre-lubricated with high-temperature synthetic bearing grease, this kit stabilizes valvetrain lash and maintains strict cam timing.

What's Included

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

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 2007 Chrysler Sebring 3.5L V6 Sedan
• 2008 Chrysler Sebring 3.5L V6 Sedan & Convertible
• 2009 Chrysler Sebring 3.5L V6 Sedan & Convertible
• 2010 Chrysler Sebring 3.5L V6 Sedan & Convertible

Frequently Asked Questions & Fitment Warnings

Does this fit the JS Sebring?

Yes, this is a direct fit for the 2007-2010 Chrysler Sebring equipped with the EGG 3.5L SOHC V6 engine. Does not fit models equipped with the 2.4L I4 (ED3) or 2.7L DOHC V6 (EER) engines.

Is replacement of the water pump necessary during a timing belt service?

Yes, because the water pump is driven by the timing belt behind the front timing covers, replacing both simultaneously prevents labor overlap and protects the belt from future coolant contamination.

The Chrysler Caliber

Engineered to restore critical valvetrain timing and thermal dissipation, maintaining smooth high-rpm highway output and lasting drivetrain reliability across long-distance commutes.