How long does it take to replace water pump?

[DonMTV]

Hey everyone,
I don't have a Ford Manual and I am trying to find out how long it would take to replace my water pump. I know that I have to take all the front dress off and the pulley bridge. I know, fun times. I am trying to do it before I head to work if possible.

Don

 

[97snakebite]

Should only take like 30 minutes tops. You will spend most of your time burping the system

 

[03sonicblu]

its not too bad...takes some time to get the blower pulley bridge off.....took me about an hour or so to change out. Most of the time was spent trying to pry the pump out once bolts removed, the o-ring had it sealed in there tight. Then the burping process is another ordeal in itself.

 

[DonMTV]

Thank you very much. I was thinking that it would be around an hour to two hours.

Don

 

[hotcobra03]

1st time is long...second time is fast..

I would just pull radiator with fan as 1..opens up a of of room to work,

 

[hotcobra03]

another tip..

when you pull bridge..

I remove both stud's,than bridge can twist out..if you decide to leave radiator in..

 

[DonMTV]

I am going to attempt today. I am off all day in case something takes too long. I will be removing the studs. I don't want to take the radiator out.
Thank you for the help.

 

[hotcobra03]

hope things are going well..

 

[hotcobra03]

how long did it take you?