[jvmagic]

Hi,

I see that the water pump is leaking a bit so I've decided to replace. Is there a preferred brand? I do most all the work myself and I figure this to take 4 hours or so. Is this about right? First time doing a water pump..........any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

90' 5.0
90k miles
Triple black vert

 

[Beechkid]

I replaced the one on my wifes car about 1 year ago, after looking around, I bought one from NAPA they have remans and new....I bought the brand new unit... machine work was excellent..no issues.

 

[my89foxbody]

Hi,

I see that the water pump is leaking a bit so I've decided to replace. Is there a preferred brand? I do most all the work myself and I figure this to take 4 hours or so. Is this about right? First time doing a water pump..........any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

90' 5.0
90k miles
Triple black vert

I'd buy from a quality part store like mentioned (Napa).. Also do the timing chain cover gasket and with the water pump out it will be much easier to do the thermostat

 

[jvmagic]

I'd buy from a quality part store like mentioned (Napa).. Also do the timing chain cover gasket and with the water pump out it will be much easier to do the thermostat

Which thermostat for a stock 5.0? 180?

 

[145566]

i'd buy from a quality part store like mentioned (napa).. Also do the timing chain cover gasket and with the water pump out it will be much easier to do the thermostat

which thermostat for a stock 5.0? 180?

195*. 180* would probably be ok though.

 

[wharper]

I bought this one from American Muscle: https://www.americanmuscle.com/severe-water-pump-8693v8.html

So far so good but I have only had it for about a month!

 

[wbrockstar]

If a bolt/stud/studded bolt looks rough (i.e.- pitted from corrosion/ rust/suspect threads) replace it.Ive had one or two of them break before due to age/corrosion.
If you have a grinder with a wire brush,its a good idea to give them all a good cleaning before you reinstall.I like to put a little antiseize on their threads before installation.Make sure the pump is reverse rotation.

 

[Urambo Tauro]

+1^^^ That cover & pump won't torque down evenly if the bolt threads are dirty.

You may also want to consider using thread sealant instead of antiseize- I seem to recall some of those bolt holes going into the coolant passages of the block.

 

[my89foxbody]

I bought this one from American Muscle: https://www.americanmuscle.com/severe-water-pump-8693v8.html

So far so good but I have only had it for about a month!

That's a good water pump, I only use severe duty for the added flow