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2018 3500 RAM, with a 123000 miles, and did a diet about 4 years ago.
Today, after about 2 hrs of empty Hwy driving, I noticed coolant dripping out of the front of the motor.
I assume the water pump went out.
Driving temps were around 195.
The coolant reservoir is a little low but not empty.
Do you have any suggestions or advice on replacement options or upgrades?
Thank you!
2018 3500 Laramie DRW 4:10
Stick with an OEM water pump and not some cheap aftermarket from Autozone or Advanced.
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2016 RAM 3500 4x4 Laramie Crew Cab ,G56
Definitely do the OEM pump!
2021 Ram 3500 DRW, H.O., bypass oil filtration, bypass coolant filtration, S&B CAI, 4:10’s
2wd low loc kit.
Reacquired 2001 3500, 5.9 nv4500, dually cab and chassis, 5” straight pipe, edge juice w/attitude. Otherwise all stock…..for now.
Thank you.
Is this the OEM part?
Does anyone make a more reliable version than the OEM?
ie Bullettproof, etc?
2018 3500 Laramie DRW 4:10
Yes, that is the correct OEM water pump.Originally Posted by Dbro9898
The Bullet Proof pump in the link below has very good reviews, but I don’t have any personal experience with it.
https://ddpmotorsports.com/products/...p&_ss=e&_v=1.0
2014 RAM 3500 (Aisin) 3.73 4X4 Limited Crew Cab Long Bed DRW. Oil Bypass Filter, Fuel Filtration Kit, Cold Air Intake, City Diesel Actuator, Steed Speed Exhaust Manifold, Glacier Diesel Intake Horn and 50 Gallon Aux Fuel Tank.
123k miles seems pretty reliable.
I would stay OEM.
I just can’t justify $400 for a water pump.
When they go, you typically drop the belt, which kills power steering & brakes.
Without those, it’s pretty hard to drive it long enough to run too hot.
You may also want to inspect your coolant riser pipe.
They tend to start leaking over time after a weight loss program.
Last edited by chadghebert; 3 Weeks Ago at 11:43 PM.
Thank you all for the advice!
I just ordered the Mopar pump, and I’ll check out the riser pipe as well.
Thanks again!!
2018 3500 Laramie DRW 4:10
Keep us informed how everything goes friend.
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2016 RAM 3500 4x4 Laramie Crew Cab ,G56
I have had just as good luck with NAPA pumps as OEM, for what it's worth.
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