Within the design of the pump it has 2 perimeter gaskets around the water pump,if the first gasket fails there is actually a path for the coolant to travel out of the engine right behind the alternator. If the second gasket fails coolant will mix within the engine, causing the oil to become contaminated and could cause severe engine damage.
Omg this looks like a nightmare!!. Mine is leaking now at 70,000 miles. Shop quoted $4000. But is it worth it if you're putting the same oem pump in? Or did they change it?
I watched your videos.... I have done many timing chains and water pumps...BUT never one of these.... a friend's daughter has one of these and the water pump started leaking. She is very young (mid 20's) and the least expensive quote she had was $4500.... everyone wanted to remove the engine and she could not afford that..... I consented to help her. DO you also recommend replacing chain since you are right there?? Could you post links to getting the tools to keep chain from moving while doing the job am shaft holding tool)?
Thanks for reaching out. Yes replace the primary chain while you do this job it will give you piece of mind and as long as you use the cam holding tools will make it such an easy task of ensuring the cam timing is perfect when your finished. I’ll send you a link from Amazon for the tool needed. I see that a lot people want to remove the engine to do this repair…..I’ve done this job on countless Taurus edge and Explorer models and have never had an issue doing this job with the engine in the vehicle. Plenty of space to get the timing cover removed and installed.
www.amazon.com/BETOOLL-HW9204-303-1248-303-1530-Holding/dp/B075XJZ1DN/ref=mp_s_a_1_15_sspa?crid=3DR0FC0ZUUH35&keywords=2017+ford+explorer+3.5+timing+chain+tool&qid=1706536024&replacementKeywords=3.5+timing+chain+tool&sprefix=ford+explorer+3.5+%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-15-spons&vehicle=2017-54-663------------&vehicleName=2017+Ford+Explorer&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRmX25leHQ&psc=1 Or any tool similar you’d like!
@@SMAutoRepairLLC I started job today....I got to everything but taking cover off...when I remove all the bolts from the cover there WILL be enough room to get cover out?......Is there anything I should know as I'm getting cover off before I remove the screws.....i don't want any surprises after I get the cover off.
@kdeh21803 so the cover removal is pretty simple the biggest difference maker will be having a floor jack under the oil pan once you have the motor mount removed, so your able to lift or lower the engine to get access to some of the bolts closest to the firewall. Plenty of room to get the cover in and out front the top. Make sure you have all the bolts removed before attempting to pry the cover off and that should just about do it.
Because I have a 2015 Police Utility and when I took it for a recall repair the shop told me I have an external water pump but all of these videos I see online all have internal water pumps so its kinda confusing
@@jmorrison44601 so for your vehicle 2015 Police Interceptor Utility Code T 3.5 EcoBoost is the same as your research has found, internal water pump that is timing chain driven.
A lot of people talk about how tough it is to keep the RTV in place when you're re-installing the engine cover. I noticed you didn't show that, so I was wondering if there was any particular trick to it.
It’s more tedious then difficult once the bead of silicone is applied to the cover you don’t want it to touch anything so really just a little time consuming putting the cover back on and getting a all the bolts started patience is key here sir
@@SMAutoRepairLLC So, did you put on the mating surfaces on the engine? Or the cover? I was thinking I'd go with engine mating surfaces. But I don't know how much room you actually have in that area.
@@hershelr.sullivaniii7139 So Procedure Calls For The Silicone To Be Added To The Timing Cover,I Myself Prefer That Way As Well To Make Sure I Get The Bead Of Silicone Around The Edge Of The Perimeter Of The Cover Exactly (You’ll See Once The Cover Is Removed) There Is Honestly Plenty Of Room To Get The Cover In And Out Just Have To Be More Cautious On The Install Due To It Not Having An Actual Gasket Just The Silicone Gasket.
@@SMAutoRepairLLC hi, i seen your videos, great job ,,and i am about to perform this as well, but i saw that the water pump you didnt apply any gasket maker or silicon, etc,,, does it need it ? does it call for that, ? thanks for listening ,
@@benfernkay8974 Thank You Very Much And For Reaching Out, So The Actual Repair Procedure Does Not Include Using RTV Silicone On The Water Pump And I Personally Don’t Use Any RTV On The Water Pump Because Of The Rubber Style Gasket That Is Used. I’ve Never Experienced Any Issues Just Using The Gasket Without Silicone.What I Will Say Is Cleaning And Preparing The Mating Surface For The Water Pump Is Critical Along With Proper Torque Procedure To Ensure No Leaks.
great work , I wish you are in my area Alberta Canada
Great job looks amazing damn you make it look easy but I know it ant.
Sure do appreciate that!
Awesome video! Damn - what a job for just a water pump!
No Kidding And Thank You.
How do you know that the water pump needs replacement, since it is internally mounted?
Within the design of the pump it has 2 perimeter gaskets around the water pump,if the first gasket fails there is actually a path for the coolant to travel out of the engine right behind the alternator. If the second gasket fails coolant will mix within the engine, causing the oil to become contaminated and could cause severe engine damage.
This is a Video of the same vehicle when we were locating the leak.
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Omg this looks like a nightmare!!. Mine is leaking now at 70,000 miles. Shop quoted $4000. But is it worth it if you're putting the same oem pump in? Or did they change it?
I watched your videos.... I have done many timing chains and water pumps...BUT never one of these.... a friend's daughter has one of these and the water pump started leaking. She is very young (mid 20's) and the least expensive quote she had was $4500.... everyone wanted to remove the engine and she could not afford that..... I consented to help her. DO you also recommend replacing chain since you are right there?? Could you post links to getting the tools to keep chain from moving while doing the job am shaft holding tool)?
Thanks for reaching out. Yes replace the primary chain while you do this job it will give you piece of mind and as long as you use the cam holding tools will make it such an easy task of ensuring the cam timing is perfect when your finished. I’ll send you a link from Amazon for the tool needed. I see that a lot people want to remove the engine to do this repair…..I’ve done this job on countless Taurus edge and Explorer models and have never had an issue doing this job with the engine in the vehicle. Plenty of space to get the timing cover removed and installed.
www.amazon.com/BETOOLL-HW9204-303-1248-303-1530-Holding/dp/B075XJZ1DN/ref=mp_s_a_1_15_sspa?crid=3DR0FC0ZUUH35&keywords=2017+ford+explorer+3.5+timing+chain+tool&qid=1706536024&replacementKeywords=3.5+timing+chain+tool&sprefix=ford+explorer+3.5+%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-15-spons&vehicle=2017-54-663------------&vehicleName=2017+Ford+Explorer&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRmX25leHQ&psc=1
Or any tool similar you’d like!
@@SMAutoRepairLLC I started job today....I got to everything but taking cover off...when I remove all the bolts from the cover there WILL be enough room to get cover out?......Is there anything I should know as I'm getting cover off before I remove the screws.....i don't want any surprises after I get the cover off.
@kdeh21803 so the cover removal is pretty simple the biggest difference maker will be having a floor jack under the oil pan once you have the motor mount removed, so your able to lift or lower the engine to get access to some of the bolts closest to the firewall. Plenty of room to get the cover in and out front the top. Make sure you have all the bolts removed before attempting to pry the cover off and that should just about do it.
@@SMAutoRepairLLC Thanks, I do have a floor jack under the oil pan....
Is this the Ecoboost or the other 3.5l
Because I have a 2015 Police Utility and when I took it for a recall repair the shop told me I have an external water pump but all of these videos I see online all have internal water pumps so its kinda confusing
@@jmorrison44601 this is not the eco boost engine if you send me your exact vehicle information I can look it up for you.
@@SMAutoRepairLLC Mine is the 2015 ford police utility with ecoboost dual turbo and the vin is 1FM5K8AT3FGC52165
@@jmorrison44601 so for your vehicle 2015 Police Interceptor Utility Code T 3.5 EcoBoost is the same as your research has found, internal water pump that is timing chain driven.
@@SMAutoRepairLLC Wow that's a shame the Ford dealer did not know that.
A lot of people talk about how tough it is to keep the RTV in place when you're re-installing the engine cover. I noticed you didn't show that, so I was wondering if there was any particular trick to it.
It’s more tedious then difficult once the bead of silicone is applied to the cover you don’t want it to touch anything so really just a little time consuming putting the cover back on and getting a all the bolts started patience is key here sir
@@SMAutoRepairLLC So, did you put on the mating surfaces on the engine? Or the cover? I was thinking I'd go with engine mating surfaces. But I don't know how much room you actually have in that area.
@@hershelr.sullivaniii7139 So Procedure Calls For The Silicone To Be Added To The Timing Cover,I Myself Prefer That Way As Well To Make Sure I Get The Bead Of Silicone Around The Edge Of The Perimeter Of The Cover Exactly (You’ll See Once The Cover Is Removed) There Is Honestly Plenty Of Room To Get The Cover In And Out Just Have To Be More Cautious On The Install Due To It Not Having An Actual Gasket Just The Silicone Gasket.
@@SMAutoRepairLLC hi, i seen your videos, great job ,,and i am about to perform this as well, but i saw that the water pump you didnt apply any gasket maker or silicon, etc,,, does it need it ? does it call for that, ? thanks for listening ,
@@benfernkay8974 Thank You Very Much And For Reaching Out, So The Actual Repair Procedure Does Not Include Using RTV Silicone On The Water Pump And I Personally Don’t Use Any RTV On The Water Pump Because Of The Rubber Style Gasket That Is Used. I’ve Never Experienced Any Issues Just Using The Gasket Without Silicone.What I Will Say Is Cleaning And Preparing The Mating Surface For The Water Pump Is Critical Along With Proper Torque Procedure To Ensure No Leaks.