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2001 Ford Taurus water pump installation

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willyg
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Oct 7, 2009, 3:24 PM

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2001 Ford Taurus water pump installation Sign In
Hello all, I have a 2001 Ford Taurus that I'm going to put in a water pump. My question is it's calling for the bolts to be torqued large diameter bolts(M6) 15 to 22 and small diameter bolts(M8) 71 to 106 in-lbs. I do not have a torque wrench and am trying to find one for in-lbs, can I use the ft-lbs torque wrench.? Most of the ones I see are in ft-lbs. Any help with this will be greatly appreciated because youall have helped me so much in the past. Thank you


way2old
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Oct 7, 2009, 4:05 PM

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Re: 2001 Ford Taurus water pump installation Sign In
I suppose the specs you got for the larger bolts are in foot pounds. As to the inch pound conversion, divide by 12. That will get you close.



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willyg
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Oct 7, 2009, 4:13 PM

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Re: 2001 Ford Taurus water pump installation Sign In
Yes the Haynes manual said Torque specs are ft-lbs unless otherwise indicated ane the large diameter bolts just said 15 to 22 so I figured ft-lbs also. Thank you much for the information


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Oct 7, 2009, 4:32 PM

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You will have a hard time finding a foot pound wrench that will go that low. You may be able to get one on a loan a tool program at an auto parts house like Autozone, Advance or Pep Boys.



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willyg
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Oct 8, 2009, 4:28 PM

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Re: 2001 Ford Taurus water pump installation Sign In
I took a closer look and it appears that there is a torque strut behind the alternator. Is this some kind of engine brace? Does anyone know if I am to remove it or not? There isn't a whole lot of clearance room to work with and the Haynes manual makes no reference as to this. Should I remove the alternator? Please help me if you can Thank you


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Oct 8, 2009, 5:22 PM

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Here are instructions if it comes through.


SECTION 303-03: Engine Cooling 2001 Taurus/Sable Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Procedure revision date: 06/08/2000
Water Pump — 3.0L (2V)
Removal
  1. Drain the engine cooling system. .
  1. Loosen the water pump pulley.
  1. Remove the accessory drive belt.
  2. Remove the degas bottle.
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Disconnect the generator B+ cable and the voltage regulator electrical connector.
  1. Remove the nut, the bolt and the generator brace.
  1. Remove the generator mounting bolt and the generator.
  1. Remove the bolt and the nut, and position the roll restrictor bracket out of the way.
  1. Remove the bolt and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
  1. Remove the nut, the bolt and the support bracket.
  1. Remove the bolts and the water pump pulley.
  1. Disconnect the water pump inlet hose and the crankshaft position sensor electrical connector.
  1. Remove the bolts and the water pump, and clean the sealing surfaces.

Installation
  1. Install the water pump. Tighten bolts in the sequence shown:
    • Tighten numbers 1–7 to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    • Tighten numbers 8–12 to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  1. Connect the crankshaft position sensor electrical connector and the water pump inlet hose.
  1. Install the support bracket, the nut and the bolt.
  1. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner and the bolt.
  1. Install the water pump pulley and the bolts.
  1. Install the roll restrictor bracket, the bolt and the nut. Do not tighten at this time.
  1. Install the generator and the mounting bolt. Do not tighten at this time.
  1. Install the generator brace, the nut and the bolt.
  1. Tighten the generator lower mounting bolt.
  1. Tighten the roll restrictor bracket bolt and nut.
  1. Connect the generator electrical connectors.
    1. Connect the B+ cable.
    1. Connect the voltage regulator electrical connector.
  1. Install the accessory drive belt.
  2. Install the degas bottle.
  3. Connect the battery ground cable.
  4. Fill the engine cooling system.














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Oct 8, 2009, 5:26 PM

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Re: 2001 Ford Taurus water pump installation Sign In
And the 4 valve


SECTION 303-03: Engine Cooling 2001 Taurus/Sable Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Procedure revision date: 06/08/2000
Water Pump — 3.0L (4V)
Removal
  1. Drain the cooling system.
  1. Disconnect the heater water hose from the bottom of the water pump.
  1. Remove the radiator lower tube bolt.
  1. Lower the vehicle.
  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
  1. Remove the battery and battery tray.
  1. Remove the water pump belt.
  1. Remove the radiator upper front tube bolt.
  1. Disconnect the upper radiator hose and engine vent hose.
  1. Disconnect the transmission 10-pin connector.
  1. Remove the radiator bypass hose assembly.
  1. Disconnect the thermostat housing and position aside.
  1. Remove the bolt and the water pump tensioner.
  1. Remove the three bolts, and detach the water pump.
  1. Remove the push pin and position the wiring harness out of the way.
  1. Disconnect the connector hose, and remove the water pump.

Installation
  1. Connect the connector hose to the water pump.
  1. Position the wiring harness and install the push pin.
  1. Position the water pump and install the mounting bolts.
    • Tighten the bolts in two stages.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
  1. Install the water pump belt tensioner and the bolt.
  1. Connect the thermostat housing to the water pump hose.
  1. Install the radiator bypass hose assembly.
  1. Connect the transmission 10-pin connector.
  1. Connect the upper radiator hose and engine vent hose.
  1. Install the radiator upper front cooling tube bolt.
  1. Install the water pump belt.
  1. Install the battery and battery tray.
  1. Install the air cleaner assembly.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  1. Install the lower cooling tube bolt.
  1. Connect the heater water hose to the bottom of the water pump.
  1. Fill the engine cooling system.
















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willyg
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Oct 8, 2009, 6:38 PM

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Re: 2001 Ford Taurus water pump installation Sign In
Thank you so much, I knew there was more to removing this pump than the Haynes manual said. I really appreciate your information and taking the time to help me. Thanks again


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Oct 9, 2009, 4:16 AM

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No problem. That's what we do.



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