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Originally posted by erb13:

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I'm here in sunny southern Spain and my 98 SVT just started to overheat quickly. I caught it in time by glancing at the temperature gage just before it reached the high mark. Given the sudden way it started and no other evidence of any other problem or broken part, I am suspecting a broken waterpump. Is the European Mondeo Duratec water pump usable in an SVT? I think so but would like some additional info before I commit to obtaining a European one. Also does the European one have a plastic or metal impellor?

Eric

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Sorry, Eric, I don't know if the pumps are the same. Like you I suspect they are. Even if someone here has the North American part # it might not help as Ford has upgrade the pump and changed #'s at least 4-5 times.

It maybe your waterpump or your thermostat stuck closed (which would be so much nicer).

To determine the culprit, start the car and turn your heater on high (both temp & fan). When the temp gauge gets up to 1/5th - 1/3rd you will start to feel heat through the vents if it's the T-stat. If there is no heat or much less than normal, by then, it means your waterpump is likely gone. Good luck.

Regards, Alan