Waterpump...

[MrJohnWayne]

well after almost 200K miles my waterpump decided it wanted to start leaking. It's not bad. It doesn't leak while running from what I can tell, only after sitting..

Anyone know of a good waterpump that doesn't cost 300+ dollars.....

[wetco416]

eBay Motors: 7.3 POWERSTROKE FORD DIESEL WATERPUMP NEW AW4114 (item 300164902304 end time Nov-03-07 18:50:09 PDT)

[Brian]

powerstrokeshop.com has them for 250. check to see if you have an ih dealer around, they may have them cheaper.
id throw a new thermo on while your doing it too.

[MrJohnWayne]

Thanks guys!

[m130carbine]

Love the site here. I am new to this place. I have a question. I have a waterpump leaking on my 2000 7.3 Powerstroke. Is it pretty much unbolting the thing, taking hoses off, etc. to replace? Or, it there a special procedure for this? Will I have to take the shroud out? Any advice will help. I will be changing out if it is like my old 327 chevy but I wanted to know on these diesels what I was getting into.
Regards,
m130carbine

[sirnunya]

chilton says you have to pull the fan and shroud first

[m130carbine]

Thanks, I figured I would have to do that. Looks pretty routine to me.
Thanks a lot for the reply.
Regards,
m

[NCHornet]

Go to Northern Auto Parts. They sell the WP for $85 and it is the same manufacturer as the stock unit. I put it on my truck about a month ago. You will need to remove the degas bottle and fan shroud. Make sure you properly torque the bolts as many have broken bolts by hitting them to hard. There are some bad torque specs that have been published over the years. If you PM me I will send you the step by step directions.
While you are doing this I would also add a coolant filter from Dieselsite.com or build your own, unless you like changing water pumps. I would also do a complete flush and switch to a true ELC coolant like the Fleetrite ELC. If you want any further info on the above just PM me or email me.
Here is the link for the WP.

Northern Auto Parts: - Ford Water Pumps

[m130carbine]

Wow, I finally got that nut to break lose. I tried the holder and it broke. A new one at that. I got the old pump off. I am waiting on the new one to come in from Northern. I had it to ship out 2 day air. I need it up and running. I hope I didn't damage the nut tapping it with a chisel and hammer but that was all I could do to get it off..
M

[Diesel Nick]

Napa water pump 160 bucks i put one in my truck a couple months ago haven't seend anymore leaks.. word of advice u might as well replace the t-stat u have to take it out anyway whats another 30 bucks for a t stat?