Water Pump Drip...drip...drip
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Tuned
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From: Jefferson, TX
Water Pump Drip...drip...drip
Hmmm...been smelling coolant lately. While changing the CPS (thanks FTE for the info!!!!) I looked up and saw a drop hanging from the drivers side of the water pump. How much trouble am I in for if it's replace time??
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From: Plankinton, SD
They aren't bad to change, its whether you spend a bunch for a quality one or press your luck with a parts store one. I got a parts store one, working so far (1 year). Good time to check out your belt and idler pulleys too.
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Yep, pretty straight forward repair and not very expensive. When you go to do it, go to Ford and get a new water neck for it.. You will need it. I got my water pump and thermostat from O'reillys and it's been working fine for 3 years now. You will need a wrench for the fan if you don't already have one. They are a PITA to get off without the special wrench.
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Yep, pretty straight forward repair and not very expensive. When you go to do it, go to Ford and get a new water neck for it.. You will need it. I got my water pump and thermostat from O'reillys and it's been working fine for 3 years now. You will need a wrench for the fan if you don't already have one. They are a PITA to get off without the special wrench.
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That is so true!....my air hammer went out as soon as I noticed the leak!
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Tuned
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From: Jefferson, TX
I was planning on doing a coolant flush this spring. I've got the coolant and distilled water all stacked up waiting, along with a new t'stat housing and t'stat. Glad I noticed this before not AFTER the coolant change.
The fan clutch tool has me a bit perplexed. Wonder if Autozone or O'Reilly have them as 'loaners'?
The fan clutch tool has me a bit perplexed. Wonder if Autozone or O'Reilly have them as 'loaners'?
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From: Plankinton, SD
Don't worry about flushing it, just pull the drain plugs in the block. That's enough.
I think they may have the fan clutch tool to rent or loan, pretty sure they do. I just used what I had..
I think they may have the fan clutch tool to rent or loan, pretty sure they do. I just used what I had..
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Any tips to handling cavitation while on the subject?
Thats my dilema at this point. I put in 6 gallons of coolant, the upper hoses still feel vacant, so I am sure there is tons of air in the system, and looking for tips on getting it out. Everytime I fire it up, she gets warm, then hot hot, but no release of air?
Thats my dilema at this point. I put in 6 gallons of coolant, the upper hoses still feel vacant, so I am sure there is tons of air in the system, and looking for tips on getting it out. Everytime I fire it up, she gets warm, then hot hot, but no release of air?