How to Install a Water Pump for a Ford 3.0L V6 Engine - Advance Auto Parts

[@barbmelle3136]

From Leo: Good video that shows with good lighting and photography. As someone who has actually done this, the editing makes it look a lot smoother than it is. LOTS of difficult to access bolts, in lots of sizes. It is critical to make sure they are in the right place. Allow lots of time. And Patience. If the engine bay was maybe 3 inches wider, it would not feel like you are building a ship in a bottle.

[@12334Ninjaman]

Was able to replace the water pump on my girlfriends car and I can’t thank you enough. Only took me 4 hours because I had never done it before

[@blake102989]

Step 1: remove everything under the hood

[@extraordinarygoodmachines4364]

Step 2: get a different used car from Craigslist

[@mc-bw7bn]

step 1/2 Find the person that put stop leak in it and sold it to me .karma is a fish it'll stink when it comes back on ya

[@lisacolbert5987]

Right ? I would’ve thought replacing the water pump on a VW Vanagon would’ve been FAR more involved and the Ford job would be simple … . This is surprising.

[@jimp6542]

This is a very basic video, Doesn't go into any detail about anything. I would recommend completely taking the alternator out of the engine compartment to avoid damaging it in any way. He didn't mention that the belt tensioner takes a good bit of force to release plus you need a #50 Torx bit to remove it. Also, since this is a transverse mounted engine, there is very little room on the side you are working on to get tools and hands in. Be careful you don't scrape your hands. Another thing I did on mine was make a diagram of the serpentine belt routing and on a piece of cardboard I traced the gasket and punched out the bolt holes to put the bolts in as I removed them to make sure they got back into the same place. Other than that all you have to do is reverse the order to reinstall the pump.

[@GeorgeFlippin]

Yet in the video, he was able to have enough room to do the job.

[@barbmelle3136]

From Leo: jim p said everything I experienced. It is a cramped struggle the whole way out and the whole way back together. I hate working on the cramped engine compartments. of front wheel drives.

[@SHIDOWHAN]

I did follow the video directions and paw! Success. I have a 02 Ford Taurus SES 3.0 v6. I have an issue with the heater hose clamp, but I fixed.Thank you for this video!

[@ivlifecc]

Thanks for pointing out all the hidden bolt. Just take everything off😂

[@oshkoshdom2197]

If you change the water pump be sure to also change the timing cover gasket. Some of the water pump bolts also hold the timing cover in place. You most likely will have a coolant leak from the timing cover once you pull and replace the water pump.

[@lonewolftech]

So basically sell the damn car and find something that isn’t a pile of shit design..

[@fubodubo2178]

On the 3.0 Vulcan?

[@carmenk4018]

Now thats an efficient video

[@michaelmorris6575]

Great video! Straight to the point. Thanks for sharing.

[@4Score747]

How long is the labor? Want make sure I’m not getting ripped off. Thanks for the great video.

[@ACLTony]

Very well and professionally presented!

[@transylvaniatjtravels931]

To be honest here it was a very informative video because we used it to do the water pump on my Taurus but one thing we had to replace our lower radiator hose get rid of the stupid garbage spring clamps go to a worm style gear clamp works so much better reason why I say that is because the lower radiator hose popped off during bleeding and made a mess so different clamps make the difference

[@p51dman]

A very professional, and informative video!

[@erict.3458]

Great video! Thanks

[@UFOBMX]

Just replace mine, this video never show you anything about the lower hose

[@albertmcclaren]

Hello.. I just watched your video and I must also add that it does indeed seem very professional and well done but I have a question which was also mentioned in the comments and I did not notice any reply so I figured I would ask in hopes you will know. I have this exact car and it is leaking from the upper left top of what I thought was the pump but after further inspection it appears too be the gasket behind the spacer of the pump to the block. (if there is one that is?) I'm sure hoping you'll know as I am getting ready too do it soon. Would sure appreciate some input about this. Thx! Al

[@davidcarlson4803]

I have the same issue...what did you end up doing..

[@breadman5048]

@@davidcarlson4803 what did you end up doing David

[@andytorres7903]

Sounds like timing cover gasket one of the common coolant failures on these ford Taurus with higher milage and if it still has the factory oil pan seal or cork seal, that needs to be changed as well. If it has a rubber seal should be ok not having to do that.

[@barbmelle3136]

From Leo: That is the timing cover. It is Aluminum, the block is iron. It gets corroded am pitted there. Some people reattach with lots of glue, that works for a while. If it is heavily pitted, order a new cover and gasket from Ford. It is way too much labor to have to do again.

[@venture_lab]

Would be great if you uploaded a list of bolt sizes removed in this process...

[@brandonbanks4394]

8mm for the small bolts and 13 mm for the larger bolts. Also take the 8mm out first and then the 13mm. Put them back on in reverse order there is one that is hard to put back in on a bracket so just back it enough to get it off and it will be easier when put the new one on. Yw

[@richardcutts196]

Might as well replace the belt at this point, It's cheaper than having to do it if it fails before the new water pump.

[@Jessica-Sal]

Nice! Thanks for the video. Informative & professional. Much appreciated

[@skyartrc8286]

Very well done ✔

[@joeychaseable]

Only thing that could have made the video better is if you would have shared what size sockets/wrenches ect for each step.

[@harrywest8100]

What sizes bolts go's in the pulley housing?

[@beatapt5]

Curious as to which Ford 3.0 this is. Definitely not a 2011 Ford Escape. Totally different.

[@JFSMASH]

Great video!!!

[@cacocarrillo5895]

Question I have taking all bolts for the power steering pump bracket is took 2 on the side of the engine and of front still no moving any one have any ideals.

[@joshwelty8868]

My 95 ranger isn't set up like this. Would've been nice to know the difference up front.

[@mholeshot6783]

It is obviously a transverse mounted engine, open your eyes.

[@mholeshot6783]

Josh Welty ... hotshot.. thanks!

[@albertdoyle5006]

how long does it take to do?

[@billman6364]

5 min.

[@breadman5048]

Looks like 3-4 hours

[@rachelnunley5578]

Okay he did a lot of things I did not go to fix my water pump and this engine is different than mine

[@buddah1797]

do you have to have support on the motor? I was told you do

[@TheEgg185]

No. Maybe support the alternator if you don't want to take it off completely (like I'm doing for a similar job).

[@Delta3111]

Drive belt broke and replaced drove home and broke again what would cause this to happen?

[@brendatapp1018]

how do you make sure it is the water pump.

[@azizshavershian2065]

mine is leaking out of the water pump weep hole

[@DeezGarage]

Brother man didn’t say over head VALVE.. he totally meant CAM🤣🤙🏻🤙🏻 thanks

[@jorgecastillo6023]

gracia; la ilustración es buena.

[@titoj7682]

Is there a gasket that connects the water pump to the head of the motor

[@albertmcclaren]

Am wondering if you by chance are having or have had some leaking behind it too because that is were mine is leaking exactly but there is no mention of it here. I guess I can ask on here but when I saw your comment it was exactly what I also need too know. If you happen to have insight on this could you please share it with me. Thx! Tito J.. Al [e-mail]

[@mh2525]

completely useless information and video if you have a Ford Ranger v6 3.0L this is NOT the same engine

[@rickchyczewski576]

But great info for a 2000 windstar 3.0

[@saeddnoby..3473]

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[@robames72]

what size of torx do you use on the belt tensioner?

[@linnypsimpson5111]

T-50 for mine.

[@Emperormitch]

how much does all this process cost???$$$$$

[@YouTubeIsTrash57]

+emperor mitch Im going to have to have this done on my car and the water pump i found was about $40 brand new

[@FranksShitBoxCollection]

+emperor mitch At my local Auto Zone it was a little under $40 for the pump and gasket after tax.

[@SHIDOWHAN]

I found a water pump in advance auto parts for $18.00 with 2 year warranty + $14.00 50/50 (2 gallons) antifreeze, + a safety glass scrapper knife and silicone gasket maker for $7.00 at Walmart. My car have 270,000 miles and still running smoothly. Everything start with the heater core lines leaking (which I replaced it too, for $9.00 from a savage yard).

[@Jeremy1592]

Anyone know what vehicle this video was filmed on?

[@vincentfusco6204]

It should be a 2001 Ford Taurus, I was looking this up so I can change mine on my Taurus. This illustration makes it seem a lot easier than it really is. Everything on that engine appears to be in the same places as my engine.

[@anthonybrown2384]

Look very much like a Taurus

[@JohnSmith-oi2vi]

Thumbs down for not disclosing the model of the car!!!

[@canadapainter658]

One mistake.... when you changer water pump change the hose and pulleys....( and log them in your car's logbook).

[@DigitalRonin00]

good video but lacking info on the tools used as well as the socket sizes and if we need a special tool to remove pulley tensioner, anybody have any of this info? very helpful video none the less but missing the little things does hurt just a lil bit...you gave me the steak without that bomb butter that goes on top... lol...much appreciated tho

[@michaelhensley8654]

DarkRonin00 13mm 8mm torx bit not sure of it's size

[@kalebwhite8310]

Torx will be either a 47 or a 50, but a lot of times a 47 will work for both. Depends how tight

[@BAND-MAID-USA]

Would be cool if the vehicle was listed. Because this isn't how you'd do a 3.0 ford ranger v6 water pump

[@barbmelle3136]

It is in a Front Wheel Drive Ford Taurus.

[@canadapainter658]

is it hard to change the water pump's serpentine tensioner on a Ford Tempo 3L-V6? it is underneath beside the transmission

[@djmarkcotter]

it was still squeaking at the end! ugg

[@KingDroPsm]

I️ can’t slide my water pump pulley back on there is no space

[@ailm3ntrx658]

King Dro the other videos I see are for the same engine and different car,,on those they remove the motor mounts and then jack the engine up a lil bit

[@yessiryeeyee6871]

So I got to take apart everything I didn't want to. Imma just junk the car.

[@randylahey5005]

Lol this is better than the current 3.5 it seems like ford is looking to get worst every time they redesign

[@wadecartwright4277]

No deal with sea water pump videos of a Taurus how come they're the difficult ones overhead valves are gravy

[@shatariathomas6249]

UNSAFE BUT U FEEL HOW U FEEL. ILL Reshare N SHOW BEFORE THIS YEAR . It's funny but going to BE GELLA CUTE BY MY POINTS FOR THIS COMMENT. 5YEARS FROM TODAY 3/8/2023. HOOD GIRL VS THE ENTIRE ISSUES

[@cacocarrillo5895]

Help help asp.

[@ArthurMurrow-tt9rz]

Not what I wanted

[@dannypalmer7701]

Don't talk show