Yes, technically those three bolts are "one-time torque-to-yield" type bolts so the Ford Manual says they must be replaced. However, I've replaced the waterpumps on both of my Contours and reused the bolts with no problems (so far). Note: Only have driven about 3000 miles at most on each new waterpump so it may be too early to tell if reusing the old bolts was a bad idea.
Dave Keller
1995 Contour SE
1999 Contour SVT
