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Any special metric tools needed to change the pump?? 
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painted calipers,trans cocktail mix,tinted windows/body coloured grill/engine cover/SVT door sills
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No, I have a complete set of Metric tools (look at the bottom of this message and see what else I drive--you'll understand why) and I think it was a 10mm or a 12mm. Don't quote me on that though. Two or three of the bolts are longer than the others. Make sure you remember where they go when you pull them out--don't strip the threads!!
Also make sure you clean and dry the gasket mating surfaces before re-installing. I would either use some brake cleaner and a dry, lint free cloth. That would be the safest. Also check the torque specs and torque the bolts correctly. Don't over-torque are you will spring a leak.
Good luck and enjoy the honeymoon
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I just drove to WI and back from CO and before the trip I changed the pump to the NAPA brand metal impellar one. Also replaced the thermostat ($8) as well. I did it because I did not want to get stranded out in Nebraska or Iowa in the middle of the night.
It's an easy job to do- it only took about 1 hour with just a few metric hand tools.
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Well,i finally broke down and changed the pump today,wasn't too bad,hopefully this means no problems in 2 weeks!! :p
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painted calipers,trans cocktail mix,tinted windows/body coloured grill/engine cover/SVT door sills
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Originally posted by 96 contour seguy:
Well,i ......changed the pump today,wasn't too bad... Do you mean the impeller's condition, the replacement operation, or both? Hopefully you'll now both be pumping at 100% efficiency on the big H. 
98 Mystique LS v6 atx 110,000km
97 Contour LX v6 atx 125,000km
stock CD on LS, cass on LX
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Actually the impeller looked ok,but I figured better safe then sorry to change it-especially after talking to the ford dealers foreman who said that the waterpump was the biggest downfall on the 2.5 !!!
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painted calipers,trans cocktail mix,tinted windows/body coloured grill/engine cover/SVT door sills
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Good to hear that you were able to take care of the waterpump. Just think how relaxed you'll be during your honeymoon
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