water pumps,fan clutches...... summer fun.
#1
06-15-2018, 12:19 PM
water pumps,fan clutches...... summer fun.
Right before last summer I did some preventitive maintentence on my 220k mile motor and replaced my accessory drive belt, idler pulley, tensioner, thermostat,and the upper , lower hoses when I did my radiator flush and new coolant.
of course it was on my mind to go ahead and replace the pump and fan clutch while I was already in there but
I did not..... so of course the pump decided to puke yesterday. Go figure.
I almost always use motorcraft unless there is a BETTER part available and I doubt the $60 Airtex is better,
But it sure begs the question why or how much better can a pump costing 4 times as much can be. Arrrggg
Anyhow, my takeaway, replace everything at the same time.
of course it was on my mind to go ahead and replace the pump and fan clutch while I was already in there but
I did not..... so of course the pump decided to puke yesterday. Go figure.
I almost always use motorcraft unless there is a BETTER part available and I doubt the $60 Airtex is better,
But it sure begs the question why or how much better can a pump costing 4 times as much can be. Arrrggg
Anyhow, my takeaway, replace everything at the same time.
#2
06-15-2018, 01:38 PM
You probably need it sooner but just a little over twice as much...Water Pump for 1999 through 2003 Ford 7.3 Powerstroke Diesels
Not 100% sure it is considered MC. I did the same thing you did pretty much this year, but did do the fan clutch since mine locked up in March.
Not 100% sure it is considered MC. I did the same thing you did pretty much this year, but did do the fan clutch since mine locked up in March.
#3
06-15-2018, 03:25 PM
You probably need it sooner but just a little over twice as much...Water Pump for 1999 through 2003 Ford 7.3 Powerstroke Diesels
Not 100% sure it is considered MC. I did the same thing you did pretty much this year, but did do the fan clutch since mine locked up in March.
Not 100% sure it is considered MC. I did the same thing you did pretty much this year, but did do the fan clutch since mine locked up in March.
what brand clutch did you use ?
#4
06-15-2018, 07:24 PM
#5
06-15-2018, 07:50 PM
I ended up with a Motorcraft. I was in Texas during spring break so didn't have many options. Locked up as soon as we got to San Antonio about 20mins from my parents place. Talk about luck.
#6
06-15-2018, 08:29 PM
I consider Hayden to be a brand with a good reputation and tempted to buy their clutch for 1/2 the cost of the motorcraft but given I mostly use my ex deep into Mexico and the deserts of western USA I went with the motorcraft, figured this one lasted 225k I suppose $200 isn’t so bad.
while on Diesel o rings site I also got the full o ring parts kit for spares. Going to do the turbo pedestal and fuel bowl beore my next trip.
while on Diesel o rings site I also got the full o ring parts kit for spares. Going to do the turbo pedestal and fuel bowl beore my next trip.
#7
06-21-2018, 01:07 PM
Delima......
got the new pump and fan clutch in, my overflow tank looks crappy so ordering that now.
at that point the entire cooling system and front accessory drive has been replaced within the last 12 months with the exception of the radiator.....
Is 17 years a reasonable life expenctancy for the stock radiator ? Replace it now while it sits in my driveway rather then in some far flung desert in Mexico ?
Dang.... don’t really want to spend another $400 bucks right now but it does seem like the prudent thing to do.
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#8
06-21-2018, 01:34 PM
Laughing Gas
#9
06-21-2018, 01:53 PM
My .02c
I replaced my pulleys, belt, water pump and tensioner, AND badly rattling fan clutch with a P.O.S. Napa fan clutch, cause it was 200$ cheaper vs Ford.
Failed 8,000KM later, rattling again. Next Napa fan clutch is still working, but whines all the time. In the summer my Ex sounds like a freaking kenworth I am serious. Even in the winter when it is -20c, fan clutch is screaming as I drive away from the house (it does settle down eventually though)
Should have bought the ford fan clutch and spent the extra $$.
I replaced my pulleys, belt, water pump and tensioner, AND badly rattling fan clutch with a P.O.S. Napa fan clutch, cause it was 200$ cheaper vs Ford.
Failed 8,000KM later, rattling again. Next Napa fan clutch is still working, but whines all the time. In the summer my Ex sounds like a freaking kenworth I am serious. Even in the winter when it is -20c, fan clutch is screaming as I drive away from the house (it does settle down eventually though)
Should have bought the ford fan clutch and spent the extra $$.
#10
06-21-2018, 02:10 PM
#11
06-21-2018, 02:24 PM
I have a Ford/Motorcraft fan clutch replacement. It has about 4 years and 100k on it. It is starting to come on all the the time these days, and I suspect I need another one. I guess I need to watch temps while driving to see if it has a good reason for coming on...
I have the all-aluminum replacement radiator. The plastic tank on top failed on my stocker. Cracked right off at the inlet hose from the pump.
I have the all-aluminum replacement radiator. The plastic tank on top failed on my stocker. Cracked right off at the inlet hose from the pump.
#13
06-23-2018, 02:34 PM
#14
06-23-2018, 11:06 PM
meh, I don’t see a need.
Back when I did the flush ( it’s only one and it still had factory coolant in it ) I captured all the coolant in a tub and then ran that through a paper paint filter and there was no sediment worth noting. The 7.3 cooling system is not prone to blockage like the 6.0 so I really see no need.
#15
06-24-2018, 06:08 PM
meh, I don’t see a need.
Back when I did the flush ( it’s only one and it still had factory coolant in it ) I captured all the coolant in a tub and then ran that through a paper paint filter and there was no sediment worth noting. The 7.3 cooling system is not prone to blockage like the 6.0 so I really see no need.