When replacing the water pump....
When replacing the water pump....
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,902
Likes: 2
From: Pasadena, Maryland
I had the therostat housing bolts break off in the water pump. Buy them at INTL. Cheaper than ford. I also installed a billet t-stat housing and 203 thermostat. I used a strap wrench on the water pump pulley to get the fan clutch off. If you buy the Airtex pump, lay the water pump seal in the sunlight(warm it up) to flatten it out. That makes the installation easier. Good time to change the LPOP as well. ITP has a pump for $70, thats what I did. Thats all i can remember now.
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 870
Likes: 0
From: Mountaintop, PA
Is there a step-by-step procedure out there?
Attending college full time this semester, I can't afford to screw anything up during install!
Attending college full time this semester, I can't afford to screw anything up during install!
Last edited by pullinair; Feb 10, 2007 at 09:51 AM. Reason: forgot something
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 157
Likes: 0
Post Fiend
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 5,497
Likes: 7
From: Central, Al
Make sure you do not follow the torque spec in that article on the WP Bolts. The correct spec is 17 -18 ft/lbs.
Pullinair if you dont have the pump yet oriellys sells a nice 1 piece (no lower extension gasket) for 149.00 and lifetime waranty (MP4110 in think). Check my gallery
Pullinair if you dont have the pump yet oriellys sells a nice 1 piece (no lower extension gasket) for 149.00 and lifetime waranty (MP4110 in think). Check my gallery
New User
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
From: Kuna, ID
I did mine last week. The hard part for me was getting the right tools to remove the fan clutch. Autozone rents the tools however I went through two different sets of them and none were the right ones. I used a 20" chain wrench to hold the pulley and an 18" cresent wrench to remove the big nut. Once I had the right tools the job only took two hours or less. As others have stated just don't overtighten the bolts (18 lbs) and make sure your gaskets seat right and you will be fine.
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 870
Likes: 0
From: Mountaintop, PA
What bolts are reverse thread? My new water pump has right-hand threads on it for the 1-7/8" nut. Im a little confused about what may be reveerse threaded.
jkeen, I'm gonna give the chain wrench a shot becuase my strap wrench is a hair to short. I'm going to put a thin peice of rubber under the chain to not ding up the pulley.
jkeen, I'm gonna give the chain wrench a shot becuase my strap wrench is a hair to short. I'm going to put a thin peice of rubber under the chain to not ding up the pulley.
Trending Topics
Post Fiend
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 5,497
Likes: 7
From: Central, Al
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 870
Likes: 0
From: Mountaintop, PA
Originally Posted by amiller93
The fan clutch bolt is reverse thread (Big one) the rest are normal.
Could not finish the job tonight becuase I got my inlet pipe off the old pump and rendered it to rusted to re-use. New pump did not come with new inlet pipe soo I'm stuck searching for one tomorrow. Any part #'s out there on it?
One more question. I have ford OEM coolant in it now. Spillled alot when i drained it. Can I add any type of coolant as long as it is green when topping it off? System was flushed a year ago and re-flushing tommorow is out of the question to add 100,000 mile coolant. I just want to top off with something when I get her fired up.
tim