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My wife drives our Contour pretty normal (i.e., non aggressively). Our WP failed at 39000 miles and was built in the US.
Also, although the CEG is an "enthusiast group" by name, I don't think that ALL of the members are enthusiasts. Some of us are just trying to learn how to fix our cars, and save some money while we are at it.
So far, I have replaced the cabin air filter, AM/FM/CD radio, serpentine belt, passenger power window regulator, and spark plugs. This weekend I plan on replacing the crankshaft pulley.
I think that it is great that there is a place that I (and others) can go to and learn about the hidden art of car repair.
1996 Contour SE Sedan 4D (Royal Blue)
Duratec V6 2.5L 24-valve DOHC
Automatic
75,000 miles
No Mods (unless you call the DMD a mod)
Replaced EGR valve (gunked up), EVR (EGR VR), PCV valve, and evaporative emissions hose (cracked).
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I had a dealer mechanic tell me the pumps go out at 60k...I'm at 57k, no problems *yet*
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I had a dealer mechanic tell me the pumps go out at 60k...I'm at 57k, no problems *yet*
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I'm not sure if mine was the original, but we replaced a black-impeller WP in mine with the NAPA metal one the other week at the 78K mile mark. The impeller itself didn't appear the worse for wear, but the bearing was starting to go.
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Originally posted by Danny:
I'm still low, 30k, but all the stories from everyone here set me straight. Around 50k I'm switching the pump out.
If you do a search you'll find A LOT of postings. If you are going to change the pump out, why wait another 20k ?? Do it now and save yourself the worry. I'm sure youll find quite a few blown w/p's well before 50k.
'98 Mystique LS V6 MTX
"Unprofessional driver, wide open course."
#9 - Hitting .400 for ever
"Wake up the damn Bambino; I'll drill him in the ass." -- Pedro Martinez
"The MTX75 was not designed to be a drag racing transmission" -- Terry Haines
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Just out of curiosity, how many SVT owners have had the pumps go? I am warrantied until 120,000 kms, but would like to know if I should anticipate difficulties. Thanks!
98 Silver Frost SVT
"I was doing fine until I ran out of talent."
"It's not whether you win or lose, it's how drunk you get."
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Originally posted by davyjeeper:
I had a dealer mechanic tell me the pumps go out at 60k...I'm at 57k, no problems *yet* Mine went at 60k, just like clockwork. Before I found CEG, so I am darn lucky that I happened to look at my temp needle as it climbed well into the red. Your delaer is right; if you have the black impeller water pump, you are living on borrowed time.
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mine went at 40K. i thought i read something about heat and high rpms being contributing factors  ...and no i'm not going to be one of those people going 30mph on the on ramp because i'm scared something on my car is going to break.
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When was the switch made from the black (evil) to white (less evil) impellers? Sure hope it was before my E0 SVT was made
98 Silver Frost SVT
"I was doing fine until I ran out of talent."
"It's not whether you win or lose, it's how drunk you get."
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Mine went at 84k miles. No warning just noticed that the temp gauge was pegged in the red. At 84k it wasn't too unexpected for me but was annoying that there wasn't any warning. Anyway, talking with the mechanics adn other people at my dad's work and they hadn't seen any major issues with the wp. Kinda weird.
96 Contour GL
2.5 ATX
02 Mazda Protege LX
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