That's a scary story Robin. If I ever let my water pump rest long enough to start dripping, I think I'll just get one from Ford. That sounds like too much hassle to save a couple of dollars.

Thanks for sharing the story.

 

Or another one of mine. Frustrating for sure.

Learned my lesson Chris. I was still a bit of a Newb back in Oct 2008.

Made a call today and I have an OEM on the way.

 

I put one in my wife's Ex back in September 2007, 40k miles ago, and it's working fine.

Robin, thanks for the pictures. I'd never seen a gasket like that. Mine was smooth and round when I did the pump on my Ex.

I plan on doing some preventive maintenance on my 250, replacing the pump on my truck sometime this year along with a flush and ELC refill and if I received a gasket like that, I would have thought something was wrong! LOL.

Stewart

 

Some really good heads up info there Robin, doing things twice isn't fun, glad your on your way now.. Get some rest now, you've been busy..

 

Stewart,

When he asked if it was the gasket with all the little bumps I thought "huh". That gasket is a little more difficult to get in the groove but it does stay in place. Put a thin coating of Sil-Glyde on it before mounting the pump.

Been a long couple of weeks Mike. Heading out Wednesday for Gardnerville, NV and then going to the Diesel Drags in Sacramento Sunday. It's time for a little R&R. When I get back from Sacto I will start getting ready for RRW.

 

Nice Robin, have a safe trip buddy, we'll see yaa when you get back...are you racing or dyno-ing??? Shoot some pics if you can..

 

Yeah, I used a silicone lubricant spray on the gasket when I changed the pump on my Ex. It helped to keep it in the groove, which was very nice!

Sweet! I'll see you there! But make sure you're there on Saturday. That's when the NHRDA division points race is being held. Sunday is the 8th Annual Ford Lovers West Coast Nationals.

I wish I could stay thru Sunday, but I gotta be back for my grand daughters first birthday party!

Stewart

 

Yep, just installed my new water pump the beginning of last week which included and new T-stat (just because) and bullet T-stat housing and still no leaks!

Thanks Clay!!

 

I did say Sunday didn't I. I meant Saturday and possibly Sunday. Are you going up with Peter? I've got Peter's cell number so we can find each other.

 

Mike,

I'm not even taking my truck.

 

Pete's coming up on Saturday with his whole family. I'm heading up Friday and staying at my brothers place in Folsom. I might hit the test and tune with Steve Bricks Friday night tho.

Stewart

 

Test and tune, eh.

I've got Steves number as well. Chit, oughta be able to find someone Saturday.

See you there.

 

O well, still get some shots, you know we love pics, have fun dudes....

 

Kinda lame for me not to take the truck but She'll be going to Oregon and Tennesee pretty dang soon.

I'll get picks Mike. You can be sure of it.

 

You can ride with me down the track ifn's ya want, Robin.

Stewart