Replaceing a water pump
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Replaceing a water pump
Help water leak, It's coming from the water pump. My question is do I need to remove the radiator to get to the water pump? I have done water pumps on two different cars before, is this something I should try? Oops, My ride is a 97 F250 4x4, Auto, pretty much stock, 151000.0 miles. would like to do this myself and save the bucks. Thanks for the help.
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Yes you will need to remove the rad you will also need to rent clutch fan removal tools they have them at auto zone . Most people say to replace the thermostat and gooseneck at this time .
Dave
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Thanks guys for all the info it's going to be a great Help. You guys are the best when it comes to working on these trucks. I will be starting this tonight. Just a side note took the truck camping last weekend and with my 23.5' 5th wheele 8000 to 10000 lb guessing, I could pull 6% grades at 55 - 60 mph, that was floored to keep the rpms up (2500-2700) but it did it. is that good, bad or just so so? and could that have caused the water pump to fail?
