Water Pump Replacement: 03/04 Cobra Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Terminator 2003-2004

[@DIYStangsandFreedom]

You and Justin are like the goats of DIY Mach 1 cobra repair.

[@jasoncameron34]

Another great video thanks Danny that bridge looks like a pain lol

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Yeah, a little harder with the aftermarket tanks. You could move them as well for more room

[@jamchan76]

Super helpful! My pump just failed tonight. Repair looks pretty straightforward.

[@tomkjr1]

After taking off all that stuff it is a good idea to replace the inner belt while you have access to it, especially if it is an older belt. Nice video Danny!

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Yes, it’s a great time. Just a little more work if you have a stock lower, and not much more for the aftermarket lower

[@gmrtg1414]

Any one know the part number for the inner ?

[@nancyparra5017]

I have a 2003 marauder with a stroker engine do I cooling that way trying to change the Thermostat is the way didn't no it had that screw to pot cooling in do that right to put it right

[@jamaalpoaches387]

Sucks man!...just took all that stuff off last year to replace AC compressor now gotta go back in for water pump 🤦🏾‍♂️. Thanks again for the video.

[@manunava1776]

Another well explained video! Would you happen to know if the water pump on an '01 Bullitt is the long or short design? I'd like to stay oem, however, most online retailers indicate either are appropriate for the Bullitt!

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

In mid 2001 ford changed from the long shaft to the short shaft (my 2001 GT was early production and had the Windsor engine vs the Romeo. The bullitts were built last so they also got the new tr-3650 transmisión where my GT has the t-45. Part of these changes would include the water pump to be a short shaft, but they also gave the Bullitt a different water pump pulley. The water pump pulley in the Bullitt is larger than the standard GT. The part # for the pulley is 8509 (F7UZ8509AA.)

[@MartinHernandez-so6or]

Hey Danny my cobra throws water from the radiator tank when I step on the gas do you think is the water pomp

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

That or possibly a head gasket

[@MartinHernandez-so6or]

Thanks

[@jonathanramos1189]

Hey danny do you know how can I find the inner pulleys? Like the idlers? Does are bad on my cobra too

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

I would look at the gates pulleys. They are on amazon and when I was looking at them it allows you to select the position. Make sure you see that some pulleys are smooth for the back side of the belt and some have grooves for the inside of the belt use amzn.to/3i7RCNB

[@jonathanramos1189]

Thank you so much! I love your content, really helpful 💯💯

[@stevezuo12]

If you go electric do you still remove the old pump? If so what do you use to seal all the holes?

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Yes. The electric pump replaces the old one. It should use the same bolt holes. Electric will save you some parasitic loss, but it runs the same speed constantly. Some engine builders say it’s not as good

[@sonidosaborlatinodallas]

You think an oem motorcraft water pump would be ok on a whipple 750 wheel hp 03 cobra or should i upgrade to an edelbrock one?

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Oem should be just fine

[@mdzcpa1]

Did you change the O ring on the plug? What size it that?

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

I did not. I do have a kit from harbor freight for o rings that came with multiple sizes. Seems to work well for situations like this

[@markschoephoerster2378]

Hey Danny, great video. Do you happen to know the torque specs for the inner "mini bridge" with the idler attached? Mine snapped over the weekend and need it repaced but cant find a torque setting for the two bolts. Thanks!

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

I would put it on hand tight with a dab of lock tite. Probably 15 foot pounds max

[@paulciprus9582]

Been there done that...great vid Danny....😀

[@5.0_meatballmarinara]

Danny today my car was fine got to my destination felt my air conditioning felt warm, looked up and smoke coming from the coolant reservoir. I checked the dip stick seems to be clean oil. Do you think my pump went ??

[@5.0_meatballmarinara]

29,000 miles

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Very possible. I’d remove the belt and turn it by hand to see if it feels it’s grinding, look for any coolant coming out the weap hole (it does that when the bearing fails).

[@5.0_meatballmarinara]

Danny sorry to bug ya man ! Appreciate your help . So when I fill the reservoir start the engine no movement at all with the coolant. No bubbles no swirling nothing. So I’d think the pump but I also don’t see any coolant leaking from the drip hole in the pump. Do you think the pump is bad?

[@Vel0zity09]

When I removed my cross over cap and started the car, the coolant erupted right away. It didn’t sit in the cross over tube like yours did. Any idea why mine did that? Wasn’t hot at all. Cold start to burp it.

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Probably has a clog or air pocket somewhere causing it to heat in only that area. If it’s erupting it’s getting air out

[@Wings65288]

How did you know the water pump was going bad? Was it ticking at all?

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Wings65288 It first started leaking lightly out of the weep hole, then some bearings were found on his garage floor, then the squeal from no bearings

[@Wings65288]

Danny Johnson U are the man. Love your videos. Thanks as always

[@scott-5836]

Lifesaver!

[@mmorgan901]

Really helpful video👍 about how long did it take you to swap water pumps

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

I got hung up on the stripped bolt, and being the 03/04 cobra it took a little longer as you see, so plan on an evening

[@5.0world3]

What mods can be done to make the terminator run cooler? I’m having issues with my car running 220 temps. I want to get it down to 180 with the ac on. Have the terminator always ran so hot with the ac on?

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Richard racing 170* thermostat

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

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[@stevezuo12]

Sounds like your pump is not turning on when you are driving. I have the same problem. Mine doesn't turn on when I am driving but when I stop the pump comes on freaking weird.

[@jjuarezzzzz]

Do you by any chance know the part number for the inner belt? Changing my water pump and my inner belt is pretty worn

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

I’ll have to look it up, but first, do you have a stock lower crank pulley? If so it’s quite the process to get the inner belt off because you have to remove the outer crank pulley with a 14mm hex and it’s reverse thread kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3u8paSPop2pabc

[@jjuarezzzzz]

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage appreciate it, and yes completely stock

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

@@jjuarezzzzz 2R3Z-8620-AC is the part number. Looking for where they sell it

[@jjuarezzzzz]

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage awesome man I appreciate it a lot! Shouldn’t be hard for me to find it now with the part number so thanks!

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

@@jjuarezzzzz Make sure to watch the video on the lower crank removal. It’s a bit different and you need to get the 14mm hex socket. Get a black impact one that’s tough or it will snap. Reverse thread means you “tighten” to loosen it

[@yannyfrag]

What coolant brand you used?

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Yanny Fragoso The owner got the coolant from o’riellys (just their brand). I use the prestone 50/50 mix green

[@caesarmonty1239]

Pretty freaking awesome video buddy thank you bless day

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Caesar Monty I’m glad you found it. Stay tuned for more. 900 videos and counting. Feel free to subscribe if you haven’t yet!

[@yannyfrag]

Hi Danny, was that the OEM pump you installed. Does Ford still sell the original pump?

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Yanny Fragoso Yes. I put a link in the video description for the oem ford pump

[@paulciprus9582]

They also have the pump at Late Model Restoration....$ 43.00

[@richarcm]

One of the most difficult things I’ve ever done on my Cobra was removing the water pump.

[@SvtCobraKid1]

Hey i sent a message to you over Instagram. Is your amazon link to water pump the same one thats in my 10th anniversary cobra? Just want to confirm its the same part

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

It’s most likely not the same as they have been discontinued, but they should work interchangeably

[@SvtCobraKid1]

Thanks man ill order that in your description awesome job great video. ​@dannyjohnsonsgarage

[@paulciprus9582]

Don’t forget to put a smidge of white lithium grease on all o-rings to aid in assembly....😀😀

[@olakeonda9471]

My 99 cobra sounds like a diesel, lol

[@706Racing]

How long would this job take for an average joe? Lol

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Dark Times On the terminator, figure about 3-4 hours

[@nancyparra5017]

Just putting cooling on the front didn't no it have the one to put cooling