Chrysler Repair: caravan 3.0l water pipe, side pipe, waterpump

Question
QUESTION: Roland, You had a question from a guy with a 95 caravan 3.0l, where the water pipe crossover tube that goes into the water pump, but also has another tube going off of it,
was leaking and he was wondering if he could pull it off from the opposite side where the bracket holding the tube is. we have the same problem, but can't tell if there is enough clearance for the secondary tube.

ANSWER: Hi Greg,
I am not absolutely certain but I believe that you may not have cleanrance sufficient to remove it. I believe that you may need to remove the intake manifold to do so. I assume that you are trying to replace the o-ring seal between the pipe and the waterpump. I will inquire at the Yahoo group called thechryslerlebaronclub to see what others have found to be the case and let you know if I am incorrect.
Roland

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QUESTION: fatherinlaw just called me, he did get it out ok, Yes it is
the oring between the waterpump and pipe.  so you can get it out from the driver side.  boy it sure was leaking a lot to be the oring.  He hasn't confirmed that fixed it yet, but tube looked ok.  don't know what else could be.

ANSWER: Hi Greg,
Thanks for letting me know. I will make a note of that in my manual. I asked at the club but haven't received an answer yet.
Roland

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QUESTION: Well, that didn't fix it.  when he pours coolant in the antifreeze, it is just pouring out on the driver side
where the water tube is. It's not the tube. what else is
left

Answer
Hi Greg,
Did he "wet" the new o-ring with water when he inserted the pipe. The o-ring may not have actually tightly mated with the inlet of the water pump. Use water only on the rubber, not any oil or grease.
He may have to remove the intake manifold in order to see where the leak is occuring. The connections are: to the water pump and to the hose that goes to the thermostat housing (via the side pipe), and he probably also noticed an o-ring connecting the two halves of the pipe he removed. So any of those connections could be the source. But unless you can visually inspect you won't know which is the site of the leak and why. Maybe try removing the pipe, wetting the o-ring, then reassemble.
I would be interested in learning what he finds.
Roland