2013 Ford Taurus Water Pump Replacement Finale

[@baxrok2.]

You did an amazing, highly professional job on this. That is one lucky Taurus owner to have a pro like you working on their car. Thanks for taking us along!

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

Baxrok2, thanks so much!

[@markdishmon1196]

Now I see you are a professional!!!! I'm a old mechanic that's great to see somebody take pride in what they do again. Thank you so much brother

[@hearmonheardjr8065]

Great video now people can see how complex and hard it is to work on these modern vehicles . All the different steps you have to take explains why repairs are so expensive.

[@Bossbugg90]

Heck of a job man! I'm going to have to have mine replaced soon. But the way you've done it was professionally spot on.

[@briandiggs5196]

Very good informative video. You did an amazing job with not only video but narration as well. Your customer should be confident that this job is well done. I am now a subscriber!

[@billrimmer5596]

Looking forward to going back and watching all your videos. Really nice shop. What an excellent tech. I noticed u start the bolts by hand. Very conscientious!!

[@unencumbered]

Hard to comment beyond what has been said prior. Well presented and professional video...great job! Subscribed

[@markdishmon1196]

The garden sprayer was awesome idea awesome. Thank you so much for the awesome video awesome awesome awesome

[@demosal2146]

Top notch service. Great teaching. Learned alot from you thanks brother!! Keep those videos coming!!!

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

Demo Sal, thank you so much!

[@Krillekris]

The quality on this series is top. And I learned alot. Thank you for sharing :-)

[@alexmota817]

and you washed the car at the end! you are really what a true mechanic that shows and can tell that loves what you do. I wish you could fix my car! :(

[@bobbobby5724]

It not hard when you no what you are doing! Fantastic video.

[@themechanic6117]

Great job, thanks for taking us along !

[@timhiller1029]

Amazing, your skill and steadiness was impressive, I wish you were in my area I would hire you in a minute, thank you

[@jonathanallen8236]

He would make you no money. That job took him about 4 times what it should have.

[@darrellasbury5781]

Where did you go I was very impressed with your work

[@JP-md4jz]

Triangle this was an amazing video man. Question, is there anything you can do maintenance wise to help your pump last as long as possible? I have heard increasing intervals for coolant flushes but also heard failures happened after coolant was flushed. Love my Taurus so far, just want to make sure I'm doing what I can.

[@justinporter6701]

This guy needs to keep making videos!!

[@hjonedmonds]

Awesome job and wow a wash too.

[@BoltOnzs]

Highly professional and very informative. Great work.

[@antn8387]

Thanks for making this video. I will never look to own a Ford 3.5L V6...ever.

[@teehud313]

I wish I knew then what I know now.

[@jonathanallen8236]

You people are amazing. This video has done nothing but create mass hysteria. I own a 2017 explorer and am not at all worried about it. This guy made this his freaking retirement project. I’ve been a mechanic for 18 years and all I own are Fords. Over the years I’ve learned that no matter who make the car they are all going to ha e failures. If he did this the smart way the engine would have never came out and the only other part that would have been replaced would have been the primary chain tensioner only. The phasers didn’t even need to be removed.

[@DK-bk1vq]

@@jonathanallen8236 thanks Jonathan, you hit it! I've owned a 2012, '14, '16, and my current 2018 Taurus. All, except for the '18, I put on over 208k miles, and no issues with a water pump. I'm not a particularly maintenance type of guy, except for oil changes and tires. And those big ass Taurus(es) never have me any trouble. Good and solid. I know people have trouble with cars, but we really hear from people that DON'T have car issues.

[@hemiram05]

Nice job man. My timing cover is leaking on my explorer and I’m having real anxiety about taking it to a dealer. Wish I knew they had a mechanic like you there or I wouldn’t be debating doing it myself, even though it’s still under warranty. Thanks for the videos.

[@lovetolearn5253]

Wondering why the videos stopped? I really like your content

[@soccer1404]

Great video and awesome back ground music 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@andrewk778]

A wonderful series. Thank you for sharing.

[@prakashchander6914]

very nice job. keep loading videos of other repairs as well.

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

prakash chander, will do!

[@bryanlamontagne2914]

We miss you man! Hope to see you back soon!

[@joshuamyers3185]

Brother when you putting more vids out? Really enjoy your way of diagnosis and just hope all well with you.

[@MaicSalazarDiagnostics]

That was a very nicely done repair my friend! Congrats, you take your time to clean everything very good and to make sure is done correctly. The only thing I did not like was the camera on the first 3 parts, it got me dizzy! But that is just me! Lol Thanks for sharing your expertise!

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

Maic Salazar Diagnostics, haha yeah I definitely have some work to do as far as getting my shots done better in first person. Thanks for the feedback!

[@MaicSalazarDiagnostics]

Triangle Diagnostics the video quality is awesome, all you need to do is not move your head to quick. Can I ask what camera are you using?

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

Maic Salazar Diagnostics, I used the IVUE Horizon HD glasses for all of the first person shots. Heres the link. iVUE Horizon PRO 1080P HD Camera Glasses Video Recording Sport Sunglasses DVR Eyewear / Wifi / iOS-Android App / 60fps www.amazon.com/dp/B019HSL8SI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_GSgHAbJBYGG5Z

[@kevinedward1234]

Top drawer video series!!!!!

[@nicknicu1787]

Great series Joe! 👍

[@patriotkennethburlingham7059]

Sweet video / tutorial!!! Awesome job! Thank you....

[@donphillips5471]

You did a great job vary professional!!

[@tomh6779]

Excellent job at any rate!

[@oscarochoa299]

Thanks for your video on water pump replacement for the 2013 Ford Taurus it worked out really good for me now I need to replace the alternator do you have a video for that ?

[@alexmota817]

WE NEED MORE MECHANICS LIKE YOU IN THIS WORLD! THE WORLD WOULD BE A BETTER PLACE! LOL.

[@josefranciscohdez3054]

Thankyou for the video How many hours to do this job?

[@TheOzthewiz]

This video is FANTASTIC! I own a '12 Lincoln MKZ with 58K on the clock, no problems yet. However, after seeing this video I will definitely be looking to trade it on something SIMPLER, preferably a 4cyl Toyota. Thank you for uploading this video. CHEERS!

[@markquigley7839]

Great job,glad I found you're channel. Just subscribed.

[@andyzhang3402]

Well done bro!

[@bradleycampbell7679]

What actually causes the water pump to fail and besides changing coolant regularly how can we prevent water pump failure in the future.

[@bigbossman5969]

u can't a water pump go pn every vehicle if u keep it long enough . that's just a piss poor design for u to have to go through all that just to replace a water pump

[@mambrake]

You are a beast my friend.. How much for the work? I just took mine for $1800. I got the 3.5l V6 AWD...... 89,000 miles

[@johnlakovich1401]

Nice vid! However, I noticed the upper transmission mount is shot. Shouldn't flop around like that, should be solid.

[@annettesurfer]

I would've thought draining the oil pan should've been the first thing to try to keep the damage to a minimum while doing the other repairs, but it's easy to be a critic from the cheap seats. I suppose that since water migrates to the bottom, the rod bearing journals and connecting rods probably weren't left soaking in the water/coolant mixture, but I have no idea how close they rotate toward the bottom of the pan in that engine so I can't say for sure.

[@bettylane1984]

Thanks! Always a good one.

[@bigbirdwpg]

How many hours labor if not dropping power train?

[@rabbit3533]

Is part of the process with a water pump and timing chain to do a relearn on the miss fire counters

[@Guywithcrazyideas]

I respect this man.

[@robmut1357]

Great work and video. Amazing! Ford put a relatively high failure part in the center of the engine? Ten hours work from a pro to swap it? Just thinking of all the possible ways that could go wrong makes me glad I’m not a mechanic. Lol. To paraphrase Car Talk, “they hung the water pump from a couple wires and built the entire car around it.”

[@abdulobeidat6608]

Thank you very very very much i was searching for videos for ford tauars for long time ago and finally u came .. i just want to ask you buddy how much do you think its cost to change the water pump car store ?

[@beaviskornholio2754]

A nice detailed video. I have 2 questions. The first i noticed that you removed a driveshaft, is that taurus all wheel drive? the second how many miles did the car have when the water pump failed. I am looking forward to more videos from your channel. Have a good day.

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

Hey there! Yes this vehicle was AWD, and the mileage was right around 120,000. Thanks!

[@tallgeese1]

@@pinpointautomotiverepair1592 I just received word I need a water pump and other things (waited between maintenance schedules) on my 2013 SHO w/143,000+ miles. $3400+, OUCH! Hoping it'll last me another 2yrs+. Great sleeper.

[@GeeZeeGZ]

My wife drives a 2008 Ford Edge with the 3.5 Duratec, I dread this repair. How much does a shop charge for this? I fear for us it would exceed the value of the Edge and would likely try it myself. You make great videos BTW, thank-you!

[@R0DRlG0Z]

Gracias amigo por compartir tu trabajo. 😉👍🏻

[@rubengarza8108]

I am buying a taurus because of your experience, do you recommend it?

[@colinj5291]

I see the alternator behind the heat insulation when you're underneath the car. Is it easiest to replace the alternator from under on the 3.5L Duratec?

[@peterapsis2375]

I just did one in chassis, not a bad job to do at all, funny how people are so afraid of timing chains, sometimes there easier then belts.. SOMETIMES, my Taurus turned out perfect, just take your time and remember where all your bolts go, the cover has a few hidden bolts so be careful and make sure I got em all before you start prying on it

[@miguelvasquez2513]

Where are you located my friend ?

[@jamessvetlovics4948]

Why you stop posting vids????

[@HollywoodRoseJack]

Joe, I have seen on Ford Flex replacing water pump without removing the engine. I wonder if this can be done without removing the engine. It looks like the same engine.

[@HollywoodRoseJack]

Great =))

[@unteck9124]

Really great job. Very informative. Yeah do them without removal of engine.

[@luisescalera4289]

how much is the labor cost for this job??

[@MrXilef74]

no manches!! are you the transformers guy !! good job!!!

[@wtfman5313]

Why would any manufacturer design their engine to allow a failed water pump to weep into the oil pan?? That has got to be the most expensive water pump replacement on the market. I think I'll just avoid a Ford. As always, a fantastic series and highly professional repair. Thank you for posting it.

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

Hoopty_ Medic, glad you enjoyed my friend.

[@tomh6779]

It doesn't weep into the oil pan. Watch the video dummy

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

tom h, it depends upon the failure. If it fails as designed as in this case, the pump will weep externally through its dedicated weep hole. If it fails catastrophically is can potentially fill the crankcase with coolant and throw the timing off. In our case we were lucky and this condition was caught before that happened.

[@wtfman5313]

tom h I did watch the video and saw a ton of coolant drain from the oil pan.

[@tomh6779]

Hoopty_ Medic that didn’t come from the weep hole that coolant came when he pulled the water pump off the block.

[@jasinarok]

Anyone know where Joe went???

[@larryreno8293]

jasinarok vid after that job? He went broke because he took a 9 hour job and turned it into 22 hours. When he was paid only 9 hours he had to file bankruptcy!

[@paulpreston9555]

Is there any way it could be done without taking engine out? How many miles on this Taurus?Thanks for your videos,I have 5 Ford's to keep on the road ...

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

It can be, but it is very difficult to do. You will also have a very hard time installing the timing cover without smearing the sealant and risking a leak. Myself personally, I wouldn't attempt this repair in vehicle, but that's just me!

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

This vehicle had 120,000 miles roughly at time of service.

[@tomh6779]

Am I correct though that it’s not designed to weep into the oil pan?

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

tom h, correct. It's not designed to leak into the block. It can potentially do so however depending on how the pump fails. Ideally, as the bearing wears the coolant begins to leak externally through the weep hole providing a visual indication of needed repair. If neglected or if something catastrophic happens it can flood the block with coolant.

[@NewLevelAuto]

3 months later 😁

[@justinhayward5027]

Great series man. How many hours it pay?

[@larryreno8293]

Justin Hayward only 9.... although he took 22 hours to complete!

[@spelunkerd]

No videos in three years! What's happening, man? Always loved your channel, I hope everything is OK.

[@mitchharrison435]

All that for a water pump!? They're not designing them for maintainability.

[@ufartface]

like the government- designed for busy work- bunch of work that shouldnt have to be done

[@josephlee3169]

Hi, where is your shop?

[@NaturesChild]

Great job. How much did that job cost? 10hrs... gotta approach $2K, no?

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

NaturesChild, yep. Right about 1500.

[@jeremyanthony9300]

Triangle Diagnostics talk about a dumb ass design

[@stoker9797]

do you have branch in KSA ?

[@johnnym4220]

What are your thoughts on refilling the coolant using vacuum?

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

It's the only way I do it :). Airlift for the win.

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

Thats how these I get these cooling systems completely full before even doing the first start. I probably should have touched on it a bit.

[@johnnym4220]

Thanks for the reply. Looking forward to future videos the content is excellent!

[@michtwn]

@@pinpointautomotiverepair1592 I have seen reports of people having water pump failures 3 to 4 weeks after having the coolant flushed and replaced. I was wondering if using the vacuum replacement method could be disturbing the seals on the water pump causing the seals to fail.

[@mph5896]

@@michtwn Wonder what kind of pump they are using. OEM only for this job. I just did one of these and I got a pump from the dealer for $74. Vacuum fill is pretty much the only way to go on these, especially the police cars that have the extra cooling components such as the transfer case and aux coolers

[@back_to_the_figures1886]

Why did you pull the motor? I just did one and i left the engine in. It wasnt to bad of a job

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

Mainly because of how difficult it is to get the timing cover in and out without risking smearing the sealant, and the sheer ease in which this power train can be removed from the vehicle.

[@back_to_the_figures1886]

Triangle Diagnostics i may try that if i get another one. I do the 3.6 gm in the car to so im use to the tight fits. I do about 3-5 dry fits before i apply the the sealer

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

CUT THROAT FABRICATION, give it a shot buddy. You can drop everything out in under 2 hours easy peasy.

[@codiwagner9357]

How long did it take you? Cut throat Fabrication?

[@frankgonzalez24]

What's the book time on that?

[@daniemurphy7681]

Great series. Thanks for taking the time. Do you have a patreon account?

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

danie murphy, glad you liked it! No I do not have a patreon account.

[@jcowboy123]

If my taurus ever needs a water pump I'm coming to you

[@bigdaddybry]

Sell it now lol. Just got back from Ford with a $2000 quote to fix this. First and last Ford. 2014 taurus with 87k.

[@mohammadfuadgabdulhafeez956]

@@bigdaddybry same here 122k, I'm gonna try to fix it in another place with cheaper labor.

[@bigdaddybry]

@@mohammadfuadgabdulhafeez956 i found a local mechanic to do it for $1000, but i would definitely have sold this car if i had known about this issue before it happened to me. I will warn anyone i can about the 3.5 and 3.7 v6 engines.

[@mohammadfuadgabdulhafeez956]

bigdaddybry that’s a great price. Have it fixed and sell it. That’s what I’m thinking to do

[@ufartface]

just drive it into the river to cut your loses

[@anthonybass8395]

How much does a repair like this cost?

[@mohammadfuadgabdulhafeez956]

2k

[@vwilborn2538]

I drove my Taurus for a while before some clown hit me and totaled it. The first week i had the car I change the thermostat and flushed the coolant and simply hoped for the best, prayerfully I never had those issues. I would purchase another own even knowing this, but price it accordingly as a used car.

[@PeterEndelt]

Long time no see bro

[@toyagang1992]

Where u located I ma need u to fixed my water pump 😩😩🤣

[@danhalfhill9169]

That type of job would would pay $10k-$15k on a Ferrari. You got skills. You should be getting paid well for them.

[@iaroslavzubchenko4961]

👍👍👍

[@eastpantherbenz]

Nice job, how many miles were on the car?

[@Pistonstrokes]

great work, but in the end seeing your snap on tools just meant that all that work was just to continue making payments on your electronics. I hope you come out of debt soon!

[@turbot6592]

What happwned to your channel did you quit doing this

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

It's been very difficult to film lately :(

[@picoboo5048]

@@pinpointautomotiverepair1592 well at least we know your still alive😀 hope to see something soon😎

[@michaelbellantuono2689]

Water in the engine oil so the engine is compromised now ...so when the coolant pisses out of the water pump gasket the 20 something bolt housing traps the coolant in the housing and it seaped through the crank shaft ? You need a new motor now no? You cant have all that water where oil should be

[@DK-bk1vq]

@Michael Bellantuono The coolant went into the oil pan, and the shop floor, after he removed the water pump housing. That's also why he added two or three quarters of oil as the coolant and oil was draining from the oil pan to get rid of any trace coolant. Even after draining your coolant from your car, you'll always have a bunch of coolant, still within the engine block, where it normally is, anyway. That's why shade tree mechanics change or flush their coolant, drive for a couple days, then do it again to get all the remaining old coolant out. There was no evidence, nor did he mention coolant running through the cars oil system. The Taurus water pump has a double gasket. If the first layer gets flattened, then coolant seeps through the weep hole. When you have to keep adding coolant you know it's time to get your pump changed out. If you let it continue on that way, till the second gasket goes, THEN you'll eventually get coolant running throughout your oil system, head gaskets, etc, and oil pan. Yeah, then your engine is "compromised."

[@ammar5878]

Never wash your engine comparment with water which may cause some damage to the electrical components

[@jonathanallen8236]

Wow smart guy. If that’s true better not drive in the rain either.

[@jonathanallen8236]

Wow smart guy. If that’s true better not drive in the rain either. Moron.

[@teehud313]

Unreal. To replace a waterpump??? Unfortunately, I'm finding out the hard way right now

[@joshuamyers3185]

Bother man what ever happen to your channel. If anyone I have watched on YT that just made since to me on how you do the diagnostic process it was you. Hope all is well and maybe you will make more automotive vids.

[@ikemen1]

To change the water pump in my 2000 Buick took 30 minutes... LOL

[@rayhewitt4688]

That is a really big job and I would never buy one of them automobiles with that engine in it

[@georgemesz7850]

that water-pump is why all them cars are in the junk-yard

[@gotzgetcake]

Everytime he opened that door he hits the door on the metal

[@garyfeltus9801]

Great video. Enjoyed watching it. Note stupid place to put a water pump. Just my opinion.

[@nikolairomanov3160]

New Taurus not for me. Great vid.

[@louisdefunes8952]

Wow, that's why people buy other (German/Japanese/Korean) brands...they(Ford) do it themselves.

[@picoboo5048]

Hello, hello, hello. Anyone here?

[@halopersin]

First!

[@mark98070]

Unbelievably poor design! All that for a friggin water pump! All the more reason to keep my old 5.0 Windsor on the road.

[@johnnymac3211]

I don't think I'd ever buy a Ford with this engine.$1400.00 for a water pump is a little excessive.

[@jwelchon2416]

Well...What have we learned here? If interested in a Ford with a 3.5, ask.."Have you replaced the water pump!!??" If the answer is no, then RUN AWAY!!

[@michtwn]

I just purchased a 2012 Taurus limited. I also added a 36 month, 30,000 mile service contract with zero deductible that covers many problem's including the water pump included in the purchase price. I traded in my 2005 Taurus which i bought new. It only had 56,000 miles on it. The subframe rusted out. Got 400 hundred for it. I really liked that car. I had very few problems with it. If the water pump fails, I'm covered. I've had 3 Taurus's and liked all of them. Great video. Very professional.

[@jwelchon2416]

@@michtwn A service contract would be wise. 2005 Taurus's had the 3.0 engine. The water pumps were bolt on and can be changed fairly easily. The 3.5 Taurus's are wonderful cars but replacing the water pump is so expensive that most people will just get rid of it rather that spend the money.

[@michtwn]

@@jwelchon2416 I really like the 2012 Taurus. Mine has 80,500 on it. I don't know if the coolant has ever been changed, so I'm going to replace it. After some research, I found that in April 2020, Ford has approved Motorcraft VC-13-G Yellow Engine coolant as a replacement for All Ford Lincoln Mercury vehicles that were factory filed with Motorcraft VC3B Orange Engine Coolant. Maybe it will help increase the life of the water pumps. Here is a link to the Ford FCSD. www.fcsdchemicalsandlubricants.com/quickref/FCSD%20Motorcraft%20Yellow%20Antifreeze-Coolant%20Backward%20Compatability.pdf