|
|
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 117
Member
|
OP
Member
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 117 |
I'm going on the big honeymoon at the end of the month,round abouts a 3500K trip,and I'm wondering if I should bother changing the waterpump-I've never had any problems with it,car only has 135K and runs excellent. Should I bother and gamble or play it safe?? 
96 SE V-6 MTX
SVT E1 rims,205/55/16 Comp TA VR 4's,custom exhaust,KKM filter,bullit fuel door
painted calipers,trans cocktail mix,tinted windows/body coloured grill/engine cover/SVT door sills
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 229
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 229 |
I would replace it if I were you. Mine blew at 115,000 KM without warning. No previous problems, no gradual increase in running temp. Just blew one day on the 401 while heading home from work.
99 CSVT Green/Tan 13,700Km
# 84 of 2760
For Sale
96 Contour GL 2.5 ATX 120,000Km
K&N Air Filter
Mobile 1
E1 SVT Wheels & BFG G-Force Rubber
Aluminum Painted Front Grill
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 35
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 35 |
I would be on the safe side. I have a 99 Contour SE Sport. It only has 21,000 miles on it (dont' drive much), and I think I am gonna get it changed for a metal one at 30,000 miles just to be safe. I have to have transmision pan change and some other stuff so I will have them do it while the car is in for service. Does anybody think I should wait? I would definately change at over 100K miles from what I have heard.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 304
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 304 |
As I posted before, I think it should be a regular maintenance item to be replaced at around a 40K mile service. This is because some people have had them go at around 35K miles although most last longer so I just split the difference and say 40K. I would replace it with a Ford unit instead of just the impeller part in case the cone is loose. For most people that's a pump every three or four years so that shouldn't be too harsh on the budget.
Karl
*** It's all about consistency! ***
98 SVT Contour
86 Ranger GT
69 Fiat 850 Sport Spider
67 Formula-S Barracuda
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 803
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 803 |
hunter green 96 mystique mtx, sabb side markers deep tints
car bra., K & N filter, hyper white low beams, after market fogs, JVC Kameleon head unit, 600 watt amp with 2 10" kicker subs, soon to come new rims
New adition 01/11/2002 The original 95SE in Midnight Red all the toys including traction control
Fog light mod, lightmoonroof switch from a focus, power antena (still wiring it up) post 98 sail panels, new water pump , Bosch quad plaitnum plugs, and a new Cat.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 117
Member
|
|
OP
Member
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 117 |
Well the rear seats fold down-and I always said I'd try anything once..... :rolleyes:
96 SE V-6 MTX
SVT E1 rims,205/55/16 Comp TA VR 4's,custom exhaust,KKM filter,bullit fuel door
painted calipers,trans cocktail mix,tinted windows/body coloured grill/engine cover/SVT door sills
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 5,805
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 5,805 |
With the seats down mind the sharp metal edge thru to the trunk, it can cut your a**..!!!,have fun!
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 !!!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 117
Member
|
|
OP
Member
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 117 |
Well,the alternative is getting the leather seats dirty,and that is a nono.... 
96 SE V-6 MTX
SVT E1 rims,205/55/16 Comp TA VR 4's,custom exhaust,KKM filter,bullit fuel door
painted calipers,trans cocktail mix,tinted windows/body coloured grill/engine cover/SVT door sills
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 18
Junior Member
|
|
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 18 |
Given the expense ($50) and the peace of mind that it will give you, I would say do it. I can't image being on a honeymoon with my new wife and having to worry if the whole trip is going to be ruined by a stupid $50 pump. He's my advice:
Visit NAPA and get the pump and belt.
Visit Ford and get the tensioner.
Spend 2 hours on it on Sunday morning
Enjoy a worry-free trip with your new wife.
The process took me about an hour to do, if you are inexperienced at these sorts of things, I would allow yourself 2 hours.
Good Luck!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,445
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,445 |
95 contour se...dark blue...monsterflow air filter...remanuf atx...wiring harness recall or bust!!!96k miles...motorcraft awsf32pp plugs & red ford racing 9mm wires...kvr black plated cross-drilled rotors & carbon fiber pads...currently undergoing renovation...excuse our dust!!!
are my dodgers for real????
|
|
|
|
|
