[projectzx3]

noresull, is there enough room to install it without jacking the motor? seems very tight in there. is there a trick to it.

 

[noresull]

You need to support the engine, remove the entire motor mount and either raise or lower the engine to get the pump in and out.

 

[projectzx3]

holy smokes! how much would this job run at a ford dealer? i don't have much free time with my work schedule so im leaning that way.

 

[projectzx3]

more questions, which motor mount or mounts , shes leaking like a sieve, about 1/4 gallon every drive .. arent there products sold at pep boys , autozone that stop small leaks? is it worth a try? noresull, your professional thoughts please. thanks

 

[CTZX3]

hey noresull

i will most likly be doing the job for mark

will removing the passenger side motormount be enough?
what about the other motor mounts?

we are just removing the pump with the 4 small scres around it. there is a cap on that piece which is leaking. we wont be replacing the whole water pump housing.

thanks for you help

chris

 

[noresull]

Put a jack with a chunk of wood on it under the oil pan. Unbolt the front motor mount only, unbolt the 2 nuts from the engine and the 3 from the body then lift the mount out of the way. Loosen the pulley bolts, remove the belt, remove the pulley bolts and pulley, raise or lower the motor as needed to allow removal of the pulley. Unbolt the small bolts from around the pump, again raise or lower the motor to neccesitate the removal.

Install is reverse of removal.

Oh yeah, I would never use any stop leak.

 

[projectzx3]

man its nice to have this kind of expertise around

thanks to both of you! chris ill give you a call to find out how soon we can do it. cuz the car is desperately needed and cant be driven very far in its present shape.

 

[teamDFL]

Oh yeah, I would never use any stop leak.

Shh, don't tell Ford that. They put it in at the factory!

 

[projectzx3]

a big thanks to noresull for the info and directions & also thanks to chris for helping me get the job done, couldnt have done it without him