The water pump is the heart of the Ford Taurus cooling system. A faulty water pump could cause the engine to overheat, causing serious damage. To keep your engine in good running shape, replace your faulty water pump. The following information will show you how to replace a water pump in a 1986 through 1995 Ford Taurus.
Instructions
Remove the Water Pump
- 1
Disconnect the negative battery cable before you begin.
2Drain the cooling system from the radiator into a drain pan when the engine is cool.
3Loosen and remove the water pump inlet tube.
4Insert a -inch flex handle in the belt tensioner to loosen it. Turn the tensioner clockwise and take the belt off the pulleys.
5Remove the heater hose.
6Loosen and remove the retaining bolts from the pump and take the water pump out of the engine.
Replace the Water Pump
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Put sealing compound onto a new water pump gasket. Place the new water pump and new water pump gasket onto the cylinder block.
8Connect the three bolts to the water pump and tighten them to between 15 to 22 feet lbs.
9Reconnect the heater hose to the new pump. Install the water pump belt onto the pulley, making sure to adjust the tension on the belt.
10Place a new o-ring onto the water pump inlet and install it, tightening the bolts to 7 feet lbs.
11Close the draincock on the radiator.
12Install the water pump pulley onto the drive belt, adjusting the tension on the belt.
13Reconnect the negative battery cable.
14Refill the cooling system with coolant to the proper levels. Start the engine and check for leaks when the engine reaches normal operating temperatures.
