Great informative video. Waiting on parts, and have everything removed. I was worried about the bottom bolts, because I thought they were sheared off. What a relief to find out, they aren't there. Thx!!
Look up the tool called an "easy out" its basically a reverse threaded screw that screws into the bolt and loosens it at the same time. By far your best bet. Don't be afraid to hit it with a little heat too, that will expand the threads and loosen everything up. Good luck! post back if you have problems with that.
My son's 1995 f150 5.8L has sprung a leak back at the block gasket. We were wondering about the 1 stud that goes through the AC/PS bracket. We feel much better now....tearing into it tomorrow. Thanks, Sparky!
Exactly, I have a 1997 Ford Explorer XLT, and it's the best car I will ever have. I really love my explorer, and I'm disappointed the next generation will be car-based.
One thing Ford did smart on these was to make it a 4 bolt attachment from fan clutch to water pump on many of these. It's alot easier to take off that way than if it has the one nut...
Very simple, straight forward explanation. I actually wish I could've seen the actions of removal and installation. But I understand that job requires 2 hands; no 3rd hand to hold the camera! I'm working on my '92 F150 water pump and need all the help I can get. One of my bolts broke, so struggling to figure out what I can do to remove it. Any help would much appreciated. Thanks :)
I have an 89 with same engine and waterpump (presumably) It came with one gasket, not two. I wish you showed the back of it with the two gaskets. I can’t seem to find any illustrations online showing where a second gasket would line up
My dad kept telling me how I need to pull the whole radiator and everything to do this, and all I had to do was pull the radiator fan, that's not hard. He also said it would take 6 hours, nope. Did not take 6 hours. Ha!
I have had bad experiences with my ranger but I feel the explorer will change my opinion on fords. Plus they are the only non government owned american car company left.
First just go pay a deposit to auto parts store to get the tool to remove fan clutch pulley.You could also break the bolts while the belt is still on and then remove belt.
At time stamp 0:52 sec he did mention that the belt won’t have enough tension on it to get (break free) the bolts. I’ve found the same problem that the fan pulley still spins even with the belt still attached around the pulley. But thank you for the suggestion to go to an auto parts store to rent the tool to remove the pulley. I wouldn’t have thought of that even though I’ve rented tools before. Thanks!
OK, Great... But you fail to talk about the fact that FORD bolts are TOO narrow and thin and break easy and the lower left one right where the torque will be the highest to break the Bi*** loose is super thin and has a 99 % chance of failure and the need to pull off the timing cover too to get the broken bolt apart. FORD screwed up big time on the design, AND .. FORD does not sell this crappy thin bolt that is special to the left side install into the timing cover. Built Tough indeed .....
Guys who work on engines all knew about the issue with the narrow bolt freezing into place on this model, said it was one of the more difficult bolts to get to release. Also had a thermostat housing bolt break off when changing it out just above the water pump, drilled and tapped a stud onto the manifold to finally fix that one. If your only vehicle to drive to work on Monday is a F 150 a waterpump change over may not be just an afternoon swap out.
i agree! im finishing up my waterpump but i could never get that bolt out, ended up breaking it at the nut, then had a guy come help try to remove it with no luck. ended up welding some threaded rod to the end of it, about to reinstall everything now. i just forgot which way the thermosat went it so i was browsing here. ---from her husband lol, forgot who was logged in
Nice video. Very easy to see everything and as a mechanically inclined person. You did a great job explaining the job. Keep it up. 👍🏻
Thank you for this man. Seems like every f250 diesel from this year have youtube tutorials, but not the 5.8. So thank you!!!
Great video pal. Between this video and help from a friend I avoided a shop bill to repair my water pump.
Thank you
Great informative video. Waiting on parts, and have everything removed. I was worried about the bottom bolts, because I thought they were sheared off. What a relief to find out, they aren't there. Thx!!
Getting Er Done now, but not first rodeo Yo! Thanks 4 the refresh Jack
Look up the tool called an "easy out" its basically a reverse threaded screw that screws into the bolt and loosens it at the same time. By far your best bet. Don't be afraid to hit it with a little heat too, that will expand the threads and loosen everything up. Good luck! post back if you have problems with that.
Fords are the best, so everyone should love these videos.
Hooray! I get to do this job today!
@mad4mtl So glad I could help. Thanks so much for commenting. I really appreciate it :)
Helped me in changing pump on my 94 e350
@007tortuga No prob man! Glad I was able to help out :)
Definitely.
Explorer steering stabilizer install and shackle install coming soon. Should be within the week. Also power steering install.
best video yet on how to replace a water pump
This is a great video!!!
Thank you!!
this was very helpful, thank you
My son's 1995 f150 5.8L has sprung a leak back at the block gasket.
We were wondering about the 1 stud that goes through the AC/PS bracket.
We feel much better now....tearing into it tomorrow.
Thanks, Sparky!
Great vid, I'll be trying it tomorrow
Exactly, I have a 1997 Ford Explorer XLT, and it's the best car I will ever have. I really love my explorer, and I'm disappointed the next generation will be car-based.
One thing Ford did smart on these was to make it a 4 bolt attachment from fan clutch to water pump on many of these. It's alot easier to take off that way than if it has the one nut...
Thanks Bro !!! Now I can replace my water pump myself ' thanks again "
Very simple, straight forward explanation. I actually wish I could've seen the actions of removal and installation. But I understand that job requires 2 hands; no 3rd hand to hold the camera! I'm working on my '92 F150 water pump and need all the help I can get. One of my bolts broke, so struggling to figure out what I can do to remove it. Any help would much appreciated. Thanks :)
I definitely agree
I have an 89 with same engine and waterpump (presumably) It came with one gasket, not two. I wish you showed the back of it with the two gaskets. I can’t seem to find any illustrations online showing where a second gasket would line up
This was so long ago I dont recall the setup. Sorry im not more helpful. Thanks for watching!
Glad you enjoy the vids. Even if they are on fords :)
My dad kept telling me how I need to pull the whole radiator and everything to do this, and all I had to do was pull the radiator fan, that's not hard. He also said it would take 6 hours, nope. Did not take 6 hours. Ha!
@debbylynn1955 Sounds like you have it figured out. Glad I was able to help. Let me know if you have anymore problems. :)
Sweet. Good to see you back, I love how to vids even tho its for fords! haha.
Is this the same for a 1990 f350 5.8l?
how long did the whole job take you ?
I have had bad experiences with my ranger but I feel the explorer will change my opinion on fords. Plus they are the only non government owned american car company left.
Replace water pump on a 1996 Ford Econoline f350
Great videp, really helped thanks
i hope you the help me up how to remove the vent and water pump on my truck ford 150 year 1997
Might as well replace the belts as well too, while ya got it tore down!
and check the hoses too!
Did u have water pooling up behind the water pump?
+Rockstar Diddy No, it was leaking out the weep hole.
+SparkysGarage very little amounts right? And would it slowly run down the block?
hello, how familiar are you with this 1996 Ford f250 5.8 efi motor? I'm having a problem with mine. any help would be greatly appreciated!
+Richard Romero Sorry not familiar with that one :(
@mad4mtl No prob! Please subscribe! Id give this one prolly a 4-5 depending on tools and having some help.
Why do people think its so hard to get the fan bolts out. We always used a pipe wrench on the fan shaft. Never had a problem
i need a new stud, but can't find anywhere I can buy or have 1 made. Does anyone have any idea? for stud not bolt
try amazon or ebay with the length and thread size
Which water pump did you use?
Reman pump from oreillys
More vids soon I hope.
Take the time to clean the mating surfaces and use a new gasket. No RTV needed.
Most of the new SUVs out there arnt even suvs anymore. I get what you mean. Dont build em like they used to.
First just go pay a deposit to auto parts store to get the tool to remove fan clutch pulley.You could also break the bolts while the belt is still on and then remove belt.
At time stamp 0:52 sec he did mention that the belt won’t have enough tension on it to get (break free) the bolts. I’ve found the same problem that the fan pulley still spins even with the belt still attached around the pulley. But thank you for the suggestion to go to an auto parts store to rent the tool to remove the pulley. I wouldn’t have thought of that even though I’ve rented tools before. Thanks!
@xkxlxkx Glad I could help. :)
I know Avasva has the best online plans ever
Who else broke studs doing this
Little heat or some Kroil can go a long ways. This is a southern truck so it wasn't rusty like the rest of the vehicles I work on.
OK, Great... But you fail to talk about the fact that FORD bolts are TOO narrow and thin and break easy and the lower left one right where the torque will be the highest to break the Bi*** loose is super thin and has a 99 % chance of failure and the need to pull off the timing cover too to get the broken bolt apart. FORD screwed up big time on the design, AND .. FORD does not sell this crappy thin bolt that is special to the left side install into the timing cover. Built Tough indeed .....
I didn't have an issue.
Guys who work on engines all knew about the issue with the narrow bolt freezing into place on this model, said it was one of the more difficult bolts to get to release. Also had a thermostat housing bolt break off when changing it out just above the water pump, drilled and tapped a stud onto the manifold to finally fix that one. If your only vehicle to drive to work on Monday is a F 150 a waterpump change over may not be just an afternoon swap out.
i agree! im finishing up my waterpump but i could never get that bolt out, ended up breaking it at the nut, then had a guy come help try to remove it with no luck. ended up welding some threaded rod to the end of it, about to reinstall everything now. i just forgot which way the thermosat went it so i was browsing here. ---from her husband lol, forgot who was logged in
Nice step by step didn't even show what bolts come from where.