1997 Ford Escort Water Pump Removal

1997 FORD ESCORT

OLDGUYZRULE

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What is the best way to remove the water pump from the engine bay. I have it loose,currently I am not able to bring it up from next to the engine. I have removed the engine damper mounting bracket,the water hose and radiator hose. I have Chilton manual,but it is not clear on this. Thanks

Jan 12, 2007 at 8:43 AM

INDYUKE

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Try going through the wheel well. You might have to remove some plastic panelling to do so, but it shouldn't be too difficult. Good luck.

Jan 12, 2007 at 9:10 AM

OLDGUYZRULE

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I appreciate the idea, however the fenderwell are steel, no plastic

Jan 12, 2007 at 9:46 AM

CRAIGFL

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If it's the 1.9L engine, you should be able to bring it up thru the top. You can remove the idler pulley if that helps.

Jan 14, 2007 at 12:21 AM

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Try removing the water pump through the wheel well after taking off any inner paneling. If it is the 1.9L engine, lift the pump out from the top and remove the idler pulley if more clearance is needed.

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The owner of a 1997 Ford Escort has the water pump loose but cannot lift it out beside the engine after removing the damper mounting bracket and hoses. One reply suggested access through the wheel well, but the owner said the fender wells are steel rather than plastic. Another reply said a 1.9L pump should come out through the top and that removing the idler pulley may help.

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