Performance Water Pump & Timing Belt Kit for Dodge Avenger (2008-2010) 3.5L

Heavy-Duty Water Pump & Timing Belt Kit for 2008-2010 Dodge Avenger (JS)

What it Does: The Performance Water Pump & Timing Belt Kit synchronizes camshaft-to-crankshaft rotation while providing reliable coolant circulation on the 2008-2010 Dodge Avenger 3.5L to protect against catastrophic interference engine failure.

The Stock Dodge Avenger Valvetrain Vulnerability

The factory Chrysler 3.5L SOHC V6 is an interference valvetrain assembly that relies on a single rubber timing belt subjected to sustained thermal cycles and continuous torsional stress. Over time, heat-induced elastomer embrittlement causes tooth shearing, belt stretching, and timing drift. Compounding this risk, aging factory water pumps frequently suffer from bearing play and mechanical shaft seal weeping. Coolant leakage directly onto the belt drive accelerates rubber degradation, while a seized pump or roller bearing leads directly to valve-to-piston contact and total engine destruction.

The Engineering Solution

This comprehensive replacement kit resolves critical wear points by bundling a 201-tooth high-tensile timing belt constructed from heat-stabilized HNBR elastomer with aramid tensile cords to combat stretch and shear fatigue under high RPMs. The included direct-fit water pump features a precision-cast housing, low-drag hydrodynamically balanced impeller, and high-grade ceramic mechanical seal to eliminate weeping. Matched with an OEM-grade roller tensioner bearing designed for smooth operational tracking, this assembly maintains zero-slack timing alignment and reliable thermal management across the operational band.

What's Included

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

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 2008-2010 Dodge Avenger R/T (3.5L V6 SOHC)
• Excludes 2.4L I4 World Gas and 2.7L V6 DOHC configurations

Frequently Asked Questions & Fitment Warnings

Does this fit the JS Avenger?

Yes, this is a direct fit for the 2008-2010 Dodge Avenger equipped with the Chrysler 3.5L SOHC V6 (EGJ) engine on the JS chassis. Does not fit 2.4L 4-cylinder or 2.7L V6 timing-chain engines.

Do I need to bleed the cooling system after installing the water pump?

Yes, thorough air-bleeding is required after installation to eliminate air pockets and prevent hot spots that can cause immediate thermal damage to the new water pump mechanical seal.

The Dodge Performance Standard

Engineered to withstand the thermal demands and high-rpm loads of Dodge's high-output V6 sedans, this kit delivers uncompromising timing precision and robust hydrodynamic cooling to keep your powertrain running safely under all driving conditions.