Replaced waterpump in my 97 Dodge Ram 1500 v8 and now it won't start. It was starting fine prior to replacing pump. Any ideas?

Asked by tj4x497 Nov 22, 2015 at 10:31 AM about the 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 LT 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My belt broke, replaced it only to figure out my waterpump went out. Replaced
the waterpump and now it won't start. It cranks, but won't start. Fuel pump runs
when I turn the key, battery has a full charge, although drains after trying to
start 10 times.

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Bradley answered 9 years ago

what does the oil look like now?

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