Replacing the Water Pump and Servicing my Fiesta ST150

What can I say, it's a service, but I feel like I made it entertaining for what it is. I hope you enjoy.
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[@martynroberts780]

Thanks again for the video! Interesting to see how you fitted the new pump as well

[@MendItModIt]

Probably not the right way but it got the job done 😂 thanks for the support 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@cazzy2304]

Can’t believe I missed this one, keep doing what your doing mate 🤙🏼

[@MendItModIt]

Make sure you subscribe and turn on the notification bell and you’ll never miss a video 😉😂 thanks the the support 👍🏻👍🏻

[@forumsucks]

Great work!

[@waynerountree9284]

Enjoyed watching this top content thanks for sharing

[@MendItModIt]

And thank you for watching buddy 👍🏻👍🏻

[@tonymccarthy9273]

Hi Mike , when I got my fiesta mk about 15 months ago I did a service , I checked the air filter , it looked new , so I left it ,.I also checked the pollen filter , it was a bit dirty so I washed it in the sink with washing tablets , and put it back in , thanks for your videos , from Tony from bedfordshire ,

[@MendItModIt]

I didn’t think you’d be able to wash them, aren’t they a paper filter? I will get it changed soon. I was just playing on he fact that they always tend to get overlooked 😂 glad you’re enjoying gone videos mate 👍🏻

[@DriveWithAndy]

Good funny intro man 👍😁 Nice doing it all yourself. Once I out to much oil in a car and the next min on the motorway and a big plume of white smoke came out the back ha

[@MendItModIt]

Thanks bro. Yeah it’s satisfying knowing I can do all these jobs myself, the channel is all about DIY, learning how to do stuff and pushing myself to do jobs I never thought I’d be able to do 🛠 oh really? Not good 😬 mine was fine in the end. I’m not convinced on the volumes in the manual, engine seems to take more oil than stated and so does the gearbox

[@shaungowler8909]

👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 well done deffo a great how to for anyone who would like to do a diy service at home on there car

[@MendItModIt]

Thank you mate. I tried to make it somewhat entertaining as there’s so many service videos out there. I’m trying to strike a balance between useful and entertaining ⚖️

[@shaungowler8909]

@@MendItModIt the Channel is a credit to u better and better the st is evolving doing some tasteful mods myself to mine at the moment also 👍🏻

[@northernninjarunner5506]

I changed the pollen filter last week it was minging. If the pollen filter is blocked it causes moisture in the car during colder months. Also means you’re breathing in bacteria and other nasties. For £7 it’s a no brainer

[@andytehaai4634]

Which spark plug did you use on your ford fiesta st 150 ?

[@galerio995]

What I've learned from 9 years of Fiesta ownership is that, sooner or later, they will start to use oil (sometimes a lot of it). The 5w30 may be good for a less spicy 1.4 or 1.2 but I think that for a 2 litre that is usually been driven hard is better to have some 5w40 or 5w50 oil because they give much more protection. As for the spark plug, I recommend using OEM one because I always had problems with aftermarket ones (usually the ceramic breaks). Never had problems with MANN filters. Those are quite "simple" engines, so the use of OEM oil should be only advisable. Been using 5w40 A3/B4 oil for 9 years (tried the 5w50 too) and the engine is still in good shape after 230.000 chilometers. Also, I recommend try oil additives such as "tungsten disulphide". Put 35 grams of pure WS2 (not premixed ones) in your fresh oil and you tell me, it's quite incredibile.

[@NirvanaSOAD960960]

agreed on the thicker oil. my st150 needed topped up 500-1000ml every 120 miles if I was using 5w30 so I tried 5w40 and I get at least 300 miles between oil top ups now. Still not great but at least I can get a full tank of petrol without adding oil 🤣

[@Hogan-sw1py]

Hi mate, I had my water pump and belt changed now I've an unusual knocking/rotational rhythmic noise. Could this be the new belt/pump need to wear in?

[@robinterhoven4674]

You're a real comedian bro lol,love the content and keep it up👌,i actually just replaced my water pump as well like a week ago

[@MendItModIt]

Thank you man 😂 I’m glad to appreciate the humour. I wanted to make it entertaining as well as helpful. Oh yeah? How did that go? Did it fight you?

[@robinterhoven4674]

@@MendItModIt it was a B!#$#@! Lol but had to be done 🤣

[@MendItModIt]

@@robinterhoven4674 hope you never have to do the alternator, that one is horrible 😂

[@robinterhoven4674]

@@MendItModIt Lol dont remind me🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@trickym5748]

I need to do the water pump on mine going to buy one today from euro car parts, just abit cold 🥶 at the moment 😂😂

[@TheKittyRanch]

I noticed that you’re missing the duct piece that going between the radiator and the lower grille opening. It’s like a floor and sides that forces air through the radiator instead of allowing it to pass out under the radiator etc. Reinstalling it made a noticeable difference to how well the AC works under high-heat conditions.

[@MendItModIt]

Now see I’ve noticed one little piece of ducting on the drivers side of the rad, and a gap where one is supposed to be on the passenger side so I assumed I was missing one there, I didn’t know about the one on the bottom so I’ll keep an eye out for those, thank you 😁 I’m also missing the aux belt cover I found out the other day 😩 again didn’t know there was one. Whoever owned this car before didn’t look after it 🙃

[@danielstewart7330]

Was you checking oil level on that ramps

[@atobee2595]

2:57, that zoom shot and the music, I know the feeling hahaha

[@MendItModIt]

I saw this notification on my phone and knew instantly it was the service video 😂😂

[@atobee2595]

@@MendItModIt 😂

[@simonpryke1846]

good vid mate. going to do a service on mine, keep them coming fella.

[@MendItModIt]

Good man! Something satisfying about getting on the tools and doing it yourself. It’s kinder on the wallet too 💸😂

[@simonpryke1846]

@@MendItModIt ye you know that. lol im going to dye my head liner. be good to see a vid on that if you want more content bro. 😉👍

[@MendItModIt]

@@simonpryke1846 ah now I have a plan for the headliner but it won’t be for a little while yet I’m afraid. Next 4 videos have already been filmed 👀 but thanks for the suggestion and it will be coming 👌🏻

[@simonpryke1846]

@@MendItModIt cool. love the vids man.

[@shelg6082]

Nearly cried at you taking the pump out😂😅. Based on a video i saw before, it doesn't rly wiggle at first, and has to pop out straight, so had a pry bar either side (from up top and underneath) and wiggled until it came out. When you bled the cooling system did u have the heaters on hot?

[@MendItModIt]

😂😂 I’m glad you appreciated me making more work for myself by not removing the headlight to start with 😂 yeah whacked it on hot, supposedly these self-bleed 🤷🏻‍♂️ normally give the pipes a squeeze with the cap off just for good measure

[@jamie123b]

Just changed oil and filter for the first time on my ST150, £29 for the stuff, much cheaper than a garage service

[@MendItModIt]

Yeah so much cheaper DIY, garages won’t do half the stuff either if it’s not due on the service schedule but will still charge you a fortune.

[@duncanford77]

I love your ramps. Did you make them yourself?

[@MendItModIt]

Thanks mate. I did yeah, few years ago now. A lot of people have asked how I made them and if I could share how I did it. I’m a little reluctant as if someone follows a guide from me and something goes wrong it could come back on me 😬 there are guides online if you search on Google though if you’re interested 👍🏻

[@OptimusGrindUK]

I changed my thermostat and also noticed a significant leak afterwards. Turns out I’d cracked the radiator where the bottom hose connects while trying to remove a very rusty clamp🤦‍♂️. Need to replace the hose too as it was still weeping after but I just chucked some radweld in and it stopped it.

[@MendItModIt]

Nightmare! I thought it was that hose to start with but I’ve had a good look and it seems to be fine. I thought it could have been the coolant tank but since I changed the water pump it seems to have sorted it 👌🏻

[@robsmith7430]

Good job I hope you didn’t use tap water fella deionised water all the way, really enjoy your videos keep em coming

[@MendItModIt]

See I always ask for distilled water when I buy antifreeze and they always tell me “just use tap water, the additives in the antifreeze mean you don’t need it” 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@robsmith7430]

@@MendItModIt could depend on who tells you but I’ve always been told distilled water I mean why do Eurocarparts sell it ? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@MendItModIt]

@@robsmith7430 yeah see I wondered this. I asked for it in my local motor parts place and they were just like “no you don’t need that” 😂😂

[@robsmith7430]

@@MendItModIt fair enough but if it turns a rusty colour don’t say I didn’t warn you 😏

[@Nyle95]

Deionised water from Tesco, its cheap and much better for your car than tap

[@trickym5748]

I’ve a set of them sockets for removing rounded bolts (Irwin) thought the same fucking useless haha

[@MrJAGODIC]

my fiesta st burn 1 litar in 7000 km

[@saqmaster]

Looks like you're measuring the oil level whilst it's up in the air at an angle, may want to check once it's on level ground. If you like techie stuff, feel free to follow my project page: fb.me/snotrocketfiesta

[@MendItModIt]

I did check again after and it still needed topping up, I’ve checked it again this week and it’s low again so looks like she’s either leaking or burning, fantastic 🙃