How to replace the 7.3 Ford Diesel Powerstroke water pump, quickly and simply! 

Having now just done this job today, I have a few things to add. I highly recommend removing the coolant reservoir and the fan shroud. Its only four bolts, and the increased room makes it WAY easier to access the fan clutch, as well as the bolts holding the water pump in. On my truck every single one had to be broken loose with a breaker bar. While you're in there, it's an excellent opportunity to replace the thermostat and temperature sensor, as well as the upper and lower radiator hoses if they look worse for wear as mine did. I also chose to flush and replace all my coolant with proper diesel extended life coolant since it would be drained anyway and I don't believe it had ever been changed.

Perfect video! Straight to the point no garbage. Thank you for not telling me about where you got the truck from and any other pointless details 😝

Very well done. Detailed and concise without a bunch of rambling. Thank You!

People can learn how to make videos from watching this one. No nonsense and straight to the point. I really love the videos that get to the point. Great video work and just as good as your water pump job. I would even have minded 10 seconds to show your dog. Haha

I like projects where someone invented a special tool to accomplish the impossible! Well done and nicely explained.

Wow! You made that look easy!!! After 100K I stop only buying OEM parts... Great stuff!!!

My favorite brand is "The Cheapest One." Every auto parts store carries that brand.

Thank You, clear everyday vernacular in an easy to follow step by step methodology. Dang fan clutch kicked my butt for awhile (I was bound and determined to use tools I got for hummer {even if neither would fit the nut},) until I ran to the store and got correct wrench for the nut. Should have coughed up the few dollars more for a multi vehicle kit. Granddad always said "Son, it only takes a bit more to go first class, if you have to go."

Good video, only thing I can add is take the 2 minutes to remove the shroud. Makes life so much easier for cleaning and a assembled pump install. My example had a lot of corrosion in the housing under the pump so I had to apply a light layer of grey rtv to fill the cavities. Spend time to save time sometimes-

Thank you, thank you, thank you!! Your instructions are spot on. I changed my water pump without problem thanks to you!! Much appreciated

Really well done ....thankyou so much. I probably will remove the shroud and fan, simply because I'd prefer the idea of having a little more working room...but, that's no bigger......thanks again!

Perfect time to put an upper hose on that wraps outside of the serpentine belt so that if/when it breaks you can replace it on the side of the road. I have had to do this.

Awesome video did not waste my time giving a for family background and knew what you were doing. Thank you.

Straight to the point! You sir have a new subscriber.

Air hammer makes quick work on taking off the fan

Shazam! My 1996 Sable water pump lost its impeller on Friday ... My favorite repair guy just 1/4 mile down the road got me back on the road today (Sunday). No, I couldn't do it myself ... I worked as a mechanic when there was *actually* some engine compartment room to get to things long long ago. :^) *BTW this vid is a great how-to!*

Great video. What was the torque spec for the water pump bolts? Thanks!

Thank you

Nicely done!

Great short and to the point video. Nothing worse than a 20+ minute video with alot of nothing.

Did you use a genuine Ford thermostat? Using only one o-ring that is slotted and covers the edge around it ? It seals on bottom and top ?

Great video very informative

Great write up

Excellent video sir ..

Thanx a lot for the tip

U mentioned 8 gallons of fluid is needed ! I have a 99 F350 with 7.3 If u lived in a cold I wonder have safe 4 gallons of coolant/ antifreeze would protect it ???

Great info thanks

Belt brakes hose is in the way

The painted grey lower coolant elbow will flake off its coating and block flow to your oil cooler.

please share torque specs. ? Video is rather vague for Missouri requirements. thanks anyway.

What is "ATV sealant"?

Did you say 47mm wrench? If so you purchased it in addition to the kit correct?

What was part number for gear wrench kit ??? Thanks

I put a gates on my OBS 7.3 less than 3,000 miles ago and it’s already leaking again, haven’t even made it an oil change and have to change again

i know this video is kinda old but how long did the gates pump last, still going strong?

What causes oil in coolant 7.3 diesel ?

I just replace mine of my f450, after an hour start to leak from the bolts, im sure they tight any idea what happened? Thanks in advance

0:50 Yeah, I stopped watching when he called it "ATV silicone" instead of "RTV". 🤦‍♂