Thanks Rick! I constantly think about how to do this, and have for a while. It will work out, one way or another. You have an awesome weekend as well!!👍👍
Hi @sbf_fix2434, Thanks for providing extra details. I just looked at a 302 I have, and the bolts on either side of the coolant ports are thankfully blind holes. It's amazing how much moisture works its way in over the years. I replaced a few of the existing bolts with new ones... Thanks for watching!!👍👍
Hey 89G! I've come to the realization it's harder to keep 3 cars. I'm grateful that I got to enjoy it as much as I did. The white looks so nice and crisp! Thanks for watching!!!👍👍
Hey @thefoxlife3431! Those bolts can get pretty sketchy! Lol I'm sure I've broke off a few bolts on things I shouldn't have over the years! Thanks for watching!!👍👍
Hi Elliot! This appeared to be the original water pump on the car. The gasket for the pump was so brittle, no wonder it failed. I'm just glad I caught it early. Thanks for watching!!!👍👍
Most of the bolts don't go into water. You might want to put anti-seize on the bolts. I use thread sealer or RTV on the threaded part of the long bolts that go through the timing cover into the water jackets. It also put anti-seize on the shank of the bolt to prevent it from corroding with the aluminum. Sometimes the long bolts that go through the timing cover into water snap off when loosening. Ford should have made those bolts out of stainless steel.
Hello, Yes, looking back, anti-seize would have been a better choice. At least they are blind holes, so yes, not into the water jacket. I might have been thinking of 302 head bolts going into the water jacket... Stainless steel bolts would definitely help. I'm actually surprised how well these bolts came out.
Great video 🎉
Thanks for watching!!!👍👍
Thanks Rick! I constantly think about how to do this, and have for a while. It will work out, one way or another. You have an awesome weekend as well!!👍👍
Great DIY video Todd! I know it’s hard to say goodbye! But I am sure you’re making room for a different Fox perhaps! 😁
Hey OG, I would love another car...but I still wouldn't have much room to store it. Perhaps some day!
Hi @sbf_fix2434,
Thanks for providing extra details. I just looked at a 302 I have, and the bolts on either side of the coolant ports are thankfully blind holes. It's amazing how much moisture works its way in over the years. I replaced a few of the existing bolts with new ones... Thanks for watching!!👍👍
Sad to see the 92 go. Sounds like you’re comfortable with the new owner. Great video on the water pump replacement! 👊😎✌️
Hey Rick! Yes, It's definitely going to a good home! After doing all that work, it was hard to let it go... Thanks for watching!!!👍👍
@@306foxbody1 Any plans on another project? I know you got the Saleen to work on as well. The purchaser got a great car! 💯%
I'm a sucker for white GT's. Gotta be hard to see it go, although it sounds like you're happy with the new owner. Thanks!
Hey 89G! I've come to the realization it's harder to keep 3 cars. I'm grateful that I got to enjoy it as much as I did. The white looks so nice and crisp! Thanks for watching!!!👍👍
Great how-to video as always Todd, thanks! Bittersweet congrats on selling the 92!
Thanks Sleazy! Hope your project is coming along well!!!
Great video. I’ve done this before but I didn’t know the “don’t use a an impact” rule. I spent a week trying to get three broken bolts out. 👎
Hey @thefoxlife3431! Those bolts can get pretty sketchy! Lol I'm sure I've broke off a few bolts on things I shouldn't have over the years! Thanks for watching!!👍👍
Took almost 5 years after replacement but that is where my pump was leaking on my 91.
Hi Elliot! This appeared to be the original water pump on the car. The gasket for the pump was so brittle, no wonder it failed. I'm just glad I caught it early. Thanks for watching!!!👍👍
Had to do the one on my ‘93 due to a bearing growl. Didn’t want to risk letting it go.
Hey dm7097, Wow, usually they leak before the bearing makes noise. Glad you caught it before it got worse! Thanks for watching!!!👍👍
Most of the bolts don't go into water. You might want to put anti-seize on the bolts. I use thread sealer or RTV on the threaded part of the long bolts that go through the timing cover into the water jackets. It also put anti-seize on the shank of the bolt to prevent it from corroding with the aluminum. Sometimes the long bolts that go through the timing cover into water snap off when loosening. Ford should have made those bolts out of stainless steel.
Hello, Yes, looking back, anti-seize would have been a better choice. At least they are blind holes, so yes, not into the water jacket. I might have been thinking of 302 head bolts going into the water jacket... Stainless steel bolts would definitely help. I'm actually surprised how well these bolts came out.
Considering the water pump was leaking , I would have moved forward with a 6.0 LS swap .
Lol! Absolutely! Probably would have cost the same...lol Thanks for watching!!!