noeffort

I'm going to replace the coolant reservoir and figure I should replace the water pump too. Original water pump (120K).
Is it fairly easy to do once the reservoir is removed and Serp belt off?
I read that the altenator is a buster with the duratec.
Man, there is no spare room with this engine....

 

tbird100636

Should just be the bolts, the hoses and it comes right off, removing the coolant tank will make it a little easier.

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1966 Thunderbird Convertible- Red- 390- Uncle's other car- needs a hood!!!
2001 Taurus SEL- Spruce Green- 3.0L Duratec- my first car purchase- traded it for a 2006 Dodge Charger R/T (it only made sense, I work at a Dodge Dealer{Now a Chrysler Dealer, the Dodge Dealer closed!!!})

noeffort

thankyou!

noeffort

Do you know if the impeller blades are plastic or metal?

tbird100636

Don't know to be honest.

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ASE Certified Technician- still a Ford fan at heart.
1964 Thunderbird Hardtop- Chantily Beige- 390-Uncle's Car
1966 Thunderbird Convertible- Red- 390- Uncle's other car- needs a hood!!!
2001 Taurus SEL- Spruce Green- 3.0L Duratec- my first car purchase- traded it for a 2006 Dodge Charger R/T (it only made sense, I work at a Dodge Dealer{Now a Chrysler Dealer, the Dodge Dealer closed!!!})