1998 Ford Contour water pump?

1998 FORD CONTOUR
163,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MERCYPAIDINFULL
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our ford contour is overheating after about 10 minutes. there are no leaks and the fluid in the resevoir is between the marks. Im pretty sure that the problem stems from the crappy impeller blades in the pump. but can i be sure?
Jan 15, 2008 at 8:16 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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[quote:915bdc5d60="mercypaidinfull"]Engine problem
1998 Ford Contour 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 163000 miles
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our ford contour is overheating after about 10 minutes. there are no leaks and the fluid in the resevoir is between the marks. Im pretty sure that the problem stems from the crappy impeller blades in the pump. but can i be sure?[/quote:915bdc5d60]


check thermostat
check coolant flow
making sure the water pump circulating the coolant
do a head gasket test
Jan 15, 2008 at 8:28 PM
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