302 Water pump replacement
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302 Water pump replacement
I did a search on 302 water pump replacement and didn't really find all the information that I'm looking for. What does it take to replace the water pump? I have F150 302 w/ ac. Is this a easier job that can be done in a hour or two? Thanks for any help guys.
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90' F150 XLT Lariat 4x4 LB
302 w/ headers / 4-speed / 4.10 rear
2.25" True Duals / 24" packs/ 5th wheel
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90' F150 XLT Lariat 4x4 LB
302 w/ headers / 4-speed / 4.10 rear
2.25" True Duals / 24" packs/ 5th wheel
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I just replaced one in a '90. I removed the belt, fan, shroud and hoses. Then the a/c and power steering pumps are unbolted together as they share a mounting bracket, just swing them out of the way. Then unbolt the water pump. I also replaced the thermostat and bypass hose because they were so easy to get to at this point. The hardest part was scraping the old gasket off the front of the timing cover. It should take you 2 or 3 hours. I took the rad out and reverse flushed it and blew all the dead bugs out of it while it was so easy to get out as well. I tend to get carried away, hence the nickname 'Overkill'! ...Terry
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No radiator removal necessary, but you will need a pulley removal tool. You should be able to get a loaner from an auto parts store, or you can buy one for about $40. Be prepared for a workout, though. When I pulled the pulley, it took me a fair amount of cranking hard on a wrench (15 min or so it seemed like), and I'm no 98-pound weakling. I don't recall if I had my impact wrench then or not, but next time I have to do it, that's what I'm using. Pressing the pulley on the new pump was a piece of cake, comparatively.
Jason
Oh, and I don't think I removed the shroud, though it probably would make your life a little easier.
Jason
Oh, and I don't think I removed the shroud, though it probably would make your life a little easier.
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Yeah I'm planning to remove the shroud... I didn't know that you need a pulley romoval tool? Is that tool required?
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90' F150 XLT Lariat 4x4 LB
302 w/ headers / 4-speed / 4.10 rear
2.25" True Duals / 24" packs/ 5th wheel
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90' F150 XLT Lariat 4x4 LB
302 w/ headers / 4-speed / 4.10 rear
2.25" True Duals / 24" packs/ 5th wheel
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Originally Posted by jroehl
No radiator removal necessary, but you will need a pulley removal tool. You should be able to get a loaner from an auto parts store, or you can buy one for about $40. Be prepared for a workout, though. When I pulled the pulley, it took me a fair amount of cranking hard on a wrench (15 min or so it seemed like), and I'm no 98-pound weakling. I don't recall if I had my impact wrench then or not, but next time I have to do it, that's what I'm using. Pressing the pulley on the new pump was a piece of cake, comparatively.
Jason
Oh, and I don't think I removed the shroud, though it probably would make your life a little easier.
Jason
Oh, and I don't think I removed the shroud, though it probably would make your life a little easier.
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I have the new pump in now taking about 3 hours for the job. I had to take out the radiator/shroud. I can't see how you can take the pump out with the shroud still there...must be really tight. I got er in and she dosen't leak...thanks for the help guys.
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