I have a great mechanic who is very honest and he has never done any work that is not absolutely necessary. That said, he has to make a living and labor in his shop runs over $100 an hour and he buys parts locally and marks them up to cover his cost of procuring the parts. As a result, I estimated that I would spend about $600 to do this job on my truck. I dreaded doing the job myself but this video showed me exactly what I needed to do. I bought the parts for less than $100 and did the job myself on my 1998 F150 in about 3 hours. This video made all the difference between struggling with the job and getting it done smoothly without any problems. I am retired and 75 years old and it really feels good that I can do something and make the equivalent of $500 on a Sunday afternoon.
+Anthony Hamilton Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/engine-water-pump/i/1aewp00026?RU-vid&CTA+Comment&AgTD61zlI
That is the first time I've ever seen someone wiggle out the fan right before taking off the shroud lol Do you take your socks off before your shoes? Too funny... Other that that little bit of humor, it's a great video. Very helpful, thanks.
I'm thinking it might be a good idea to, at least, inspect belts & hoses if not replace them with the water pump. They have the same mileage and age as the water pump. Sure there is an increase in money and time, but also peace of mind for us high mileage guys. Thanks for the video. My 2000 F-150 4.2L may be more difficult due to AC hoses & tighter space.
I just had my waterpump replaced and is now overheating just driving 1-2 miles. The thermostat was replaced also about 2 months ago.If i understand correctly on this vide for this model car the coolant system does not need to be burped like on another video on this channel which says some vehicles needs to be burn and some dont?
Hey there just wondering if the fan is not put in the right way and broke the waterpump and bearing will that cause the truck not to move forward or backwards
Thanks for making this video. I am in the process of chamging the water pump now. Can a bad water pump cause a loud tapping sound? Any reply would be gret!
it can depending on how it failed and the type of pump. if it is the pump, REPLACE IT ASAP!! there will be wear and metal shavings can plug up your radiator and cooling system requiring a replacement
Cut the shroud in two pieces using zip ties or small lock nut and bolt, or.....best option go electric fan off a Lincoln Mark 8 fan , moves Hugh mount of air, but pigtail for it and buy a fan relay thermal switch kit, or thermal fan controller with relay , maybe over ride switch in the dash. Done, better power more mpg
what does it mean when my pulley or pump itself appears to be moving in and out like bobbing in and outward. I have a loud screech chip and a loud gravel in a barrel sound...
+Troy Trombley This procedure might be different for your application. We do not currently have a how-to video for this particular year, make and model. The item in the video also will not be correct. Thank you for asking! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
+ccprat We currently do not have an auto repair video that covers this particular repair. We will keep this request in mind in the event that we need to make this repair in the future. 1aauto.com
+Tommy Helton Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/engine-water-pump/i/1aewp00026?RU-vid&CTA+Comment&AgTD61zlI
Very good job explaining how to do that. The only thing I would recommend is discontent the battery cable in case there might be an auto start device. If that fan comes on while your Working on it would be disastrous!
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