Water Pump needing replacement?
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Rocky Mountain High
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From: Parker, CO
Water Pump needing replacement?
I have had two mechanics tell me two different things on this: one says that there is residue around the water pump and that it is failing and needs replacement (for $400). The other says that there is residue, but coolant will come from the weep hole when the pump is failing and that my pump is fine. I never see coolant on the ground nor is the coolant ever low. Temps are fine. I am planning a 1200 mile round trip in a few weeks. Any ideas on what this "residue" is and should I have the pump replaced as insurance against failure for the trip? 2002 F-250 7.3L 72000 miles Thank you!
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There's a couple of other places where coolant typically leaks, one is around the thermostat housing and the other is the o-ring where the lower radiator hose neck bolts up. From what you have said, I believe the second mechanic.
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Rocky Mountain High
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Thanks for the quick responses. When the pump leaks from the weep hole, is it very apparent (coolant on the ground) or?? Second, what would warrant a thermostat housing or o-ring change (other than coolant running out)? Any worries here?
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From: Ardenvoir, Washington
Welcome to the Forum.. If you are willing to change it yourself, Ford sells the pump for $244 + shipping at the following link..
http://www.discountfordpartsaty2kford.com/
Here is a good link for instructions and more info on pump prices, etc..
http://www.diesel-central.com/News/waterpump.htm
http://www.discountfordpartsaty2kford.com/
Here is a good link for instructions and more info on pump prices, etc..
http://www.diesel-central.com/News/waterpump.htm
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Here is another good information link you should bookmark. It has tons of info on all kinds of mod's and maintenance for your powerstroke.
http://www.7point3.com/mods.aspx
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Rocky Mountain High
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Thanks for the quick responses. When the pump leaks from the weep hole, is it very apparent (coolant on the ground) or?? Second, what would warrant a thermostat housing or o-ring change (other than coolant running out)? Any worries here?
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I just bought one for my 99 at napa for 166.00 and I also ordered a new thermostat housing and 203 degree stat from dieselsite for a little less than 100.00
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Originally Posted by pminne
Thanks for the quick responses. When the pump leaks from the weep hole, is it very apparent (coolant on the ground) or?? ?
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Originally Posted by pminne
Thanks for the quick responses. When the pump leaks from the weep hole, is it very apparent (coolant on the ground) or?? Second, what would warrant a thermostat housing or o-ring change (other than coolant running out)? Any worries here?
A few months before the pump let out, I had replaced the Thermostat and housing. I had no leaks up until the pump died.
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Ditto Country2. Typically, when the bearings are real short on life, you can grab the fan blades and move either up/down or side to side and if there is any substantial movement, you should consider replacing the pump. The job is not hard at all, just some grunt work and time/patience.
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Rocky Mountain High
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From: Parker, CO
Thanks everyone. I think the pump is fine. I looked for myself from underneath and there was some kind of fluid that dried and left a white residue that looks like it ran from the pump (or around the pump). Could have been engine cleaner??? The fan blades spin, yes I checked without the engine running ;-) and there is no play or movement when I grab it and move side to side and up/down. Thanks, again you guys saved me a couple hundy plus 4 hours (at least for now).
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Rocky Mountain High
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From: Parker, CO
Thanks everyone. I think the pump is fine. I looked for myself from underneath and there was some kind of fluid that dried and left a white residue that looks like it ran from the pump (or around the pump). Could have been engine cleaner??? The fan blades spin, yes I checked without the engine running ;-) and there is no play or movement when I grab it and move side to side and up/down. Thanks, again you guys saved me a couple hundy plus 4 hours (at least for now).