Expert: Skip Bollinger - 9/22/2006

Question
im trying to find out where the water pump is located on my 1996 plymouth neon and if the motor has to be pulled out to put it in and does the motor have to be pulled to put in a new head gasket i need help please

Answer
Heather,
  I am a Parts Specialist, NOT a tech but I will give you my thoughts about this. Your water pump is driven by a "cog" belt, not a "V" belt or "Serpentine" belt. I might GUESS it is driven by the timing belt but I have nothing to confirm that thought. I looked up the number for the water pump and looked at a picture of it.
  I have not heard of this engine needing to be removed to install the water pump.
  Also, I have not heard of this engine needing to be removed to replace the head gasket. May I suggest the following:?
  Go to your local library. Every one I have ever been to has a "Reference Section". They have automotive repair manuals that you can read and photocopy. You cannot check them out. OR contact another person in AllExperts that is a Tech.
  I don't know where in the country you are but I know for a fact that O'Reilly Auto Parts has a card you can purchase to give you access to a web site called EAutoRepair.com. You can get a 1 week access for $4.99, 1 year for $17.99 and a 4 year for $29.99. This card is good for 1 (one) only vehicle and you must have the VIN for that vehicle.
  I'm sorry that I cannot help further. As I said, I'm a Parts Specialist, not a Tech. I hope this helps and finds you and your family well and happy. Good luck..
Skip