So how difficult of a job is it to replace the water pump? I swear this car is cursed.
So how difficult of a job is it to replace the water pump? I swear this car is cursed.
If you’ve done a timing belt then it shouldn’t take more than a few more minutes to pull the pump.
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No, it;s an easy job. remove the belts, then the water pump pulley and then 3 bolts. The biggest trouble will be finding a water pump with the correct diameter pilot shaft.
Any preference on brand? RockAuto has several, including Motorcraft. I don't really car about the price as the most expensive one is under $50.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...ater+pump,2208
All of the ones on rock auto including the Motorcraft unit has the 5/8"diameter pilot. I tried the Motorcraft one there and it came in the wrong size. I don't think you are going to find one with the correct pilot shaft. I tried autozone, Napa, O'rielly's and Advance and no one had the correct unit. You should double check the size of your unit before proceeding.
I'm sure this is a dumb question, but does the pulley just not go back onto the smaller pilot shaft for some reason?
I just measured the one on the car and it is 5/8. So back to question on RockAuto. Is there any advantage to the Motorcraft over any of the others?
Well, that wasn't too bad. Pretty straight-forward job. I did manage to get the pulley back on before I noticed that I had not reinstalled the timing cover, so that added some time I don't know if it's related, but on burping the system, I notice that it doesn't get as hot on the gauge when the fan comes on. It will get to almost A on normal and then when the fan kicks on, it cools off much more quickly. Increased coolant flow?
I have not used any rebuilders yet. From the Concours Mustang Site:
Automotive Friction
Flying Dutchman
http://vintageautopumps.com/
http://www.waterpumpman.com/services.html