replacing water pump
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replacing water pump
I have a 2000 f150 with a v6 engine. About 2 week ago it overheated on the expressway and when I added water it went back to normal. I thought maybe the summer heat took its toll and that was that. 2 weeks and 2000 miles later it did it again. I added water a couple of days ago and later I was checking for a leak and noticed that it was is dripping from the bottom of the water pump. I just bought a new pump but have never put one on this truck. How intense is this to do? I have done it on older fords where I could sit under the hood. ( I miss those days..lol) Do I need any special tools? I know I have to remove the serp belt but what about the pulley removal? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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From: Florence,SC
nope nothing special. just make sure you clean all the paper gasket off. it really sticks to the aluminum
ps be careful of the aluminum timing cover when you remove the pump studs on the side as they will freeze in block. these covers are not cheap.
ps be careful of the aluminum timing cover when you remove the pump studs on the side as they will freeze in block. these covers are not cheap.
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From: Cajun Country
If you don't have large channel lock pliers and a large cresent wrench then you will need the fan clutch removal tools that any auto parts store will rent to you.Also,as BowTieHatr stated,be careful tightening the pump bolts! Use a torque wrench to be on the safe side! 
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torgue
so at what lbs should I torgue and what will i need the channel locks and cresent wrench for. Forgive me but I am used to taking off the fan and removing the pump. obviously this requires additional work. I am assuming removing the rdiator is unavoidable.
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You will notice the fan clutch is attatched to the water pump via a huge nut.You need the 2 wrenches,one holds the bolts on the pulley as you use the other to remove the huge nut on the water pump.No,the radiator does not have to come out.But,you will need to remove the upper part of the fan shroud.My manual states the torque values on the pump are;
15-22 ft.lbs.
BTW,this would be a good time to replace the thermostat too.
15-22 ft.lbs.
BTW,this would be a good time to replace the thermostat too.
