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Would have to be very small ,that stainless is very hard to drill....
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'Its only nuts & bolts!'
'If I build it,fix it,upgrade it or modify it...MAYBE they will come....!
Haines Motor Sports Inc,
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SOLE USA Dealer for the American Axle 'AUSSIE BAR'...
Get a Turbo for you Zetec from HMS Inc...by 'The Demon' ...www.DemonDynamics.co.uk
..don't talk about it DO IT !!!
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i just ordered a new one from BAT
and a belt to be sure
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Is the water pump that keeps failing an issue with Zetecs too?
98 Contour SE Zetec ATX
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98 Mystique LS v6 atx 110,000km
97 Contour LX v6 atx 125,000km
stock CD on LS, cass on LX
spoiler, tinted windows on LS only
4 wheel discs on LX only
All other available options on both
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Another fine Motorcraft junk part.
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ok, does this sound like a good reason for the pump impellar failures? my friend who is a parts manager at ford says that "antifreeze turns acidy after a while and eats the plastic". if this is true or even false, common sense would tell any car manufacturer not to use plastic for internal parts!!! hey, maybe i could invent some ultra light weight plastic rods and pistons and sell them to ford! :rolleyes:
"We Learn From Our Mystique's". 1993 Honda Civic Hatch (stored away, waiting for a front clip, future drag car). 1995 Mystique GS V6 (everyday car). 1998 Mystique LS V6 (show car, sunny summer days only). My personal site... http://www.deanjoyce.com President of On All 4s Car Club of New York - www.onall4scarclub.com
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Originally posted by DeanJoyce.com:
... my friend who is a parts manager at ford says that "antifreeze turns acidy after a while and eats the plastic"... No teeth marks found during my two recent autopsies. Radial stress/fatigue cracks usually start along the line of the two "leak holes" and then flying bits mush each other up.
98 Mystique LS v6 atx 110,000km
97 Contour LX v6 atx 125,000km
stock CD on LS, cass on LX
spoiler, tinted windows on LS only
4 wheel discs on LX only
All other available options on both
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BS..!!!!, the cone becomes loose and batters the plastic impeller to death..!!!!...so CHECK THE BLOODY CONE!!!!!! :rolleyes:
V6 MTX
'Don't p**s up my back then tell me it's raining!!!"
'Its only nuts & bolts!'
'If I build it,fix it,upgrade it or modify it...MAYBE they will come....!
Haines Motor Sports Inc,
Dealer for 'Quaife America' & 'Autotech Sport Tuning'
SOLE USA Dealer for the American Axle 'AUSSIE BAR'...
Get a Turbo for you Zetec from HMS Inc...by 'The Demon' ...www.DemonDynamics.co.uk
..don't talk about it DO IT !!!
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Any tips on changing the Pump? Is it that simple three bolts, dump the coolant, put the new one on, fill coolant? Should I change the thermostat? I'm going to do mine this weekend.
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Jack up front. Remove lower shield behind front bumper. Drain coolant from radiator "screw" on lower passenger side.
Remove battery. If there is a pad under the battery lift it up.
Remove the small curved hose that goes from the thermostat housing to the front pipe that runs across. This will give you room, and allow the thermostat to be changed. Remove the connector from the auto trans, and tuck out of the way.
Remove the belt and tensioner. Gives you room.
If you are just planning to replace the front pump, you can then remove all the bolts. Use a 1/4" drive and deep socket. Check the cone. If not tight, replace complete housing. Check other posts for more tips. Good luck.
Al
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