Chrysler Repair: Water Pump & Pipe 1993 3.0LV6, braket, old water


Question
I've removed the old water pump from this engine (190000 miles). I notice that the water pipe in the valley between the cylinders moves back and forth ever so slightly if I push on it. Is this normal because of an O-ring joint farther back? If not, how do I repair or replace the pipe?  Thanks for you help.

Answer
Hi Stephen,
There is a bracket on that pipe at the rear of the engine and so a bolt that holds the braket to rear of the cylinder head may be loose, and also at that far end of the pipe there is an 0-ring and another pipe that has a bracket that attaches it to the transmission. So go to the rear and see if you can find these brackets and their bolts.
Roland