2001 Ford Mustang Replacing a water pump

2001 FORD MUSTANG
11,400 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHMUSTANG
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I have a 2001 3.8L Automatic Transmission Ford Mustang. I am planning on replacing the water pump and was wondering if I must use a torque wrench to do the job or can I get away with using a regular socket wrench?
Jan 26, 2009 at 10:23 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Regular O.K. just don't moose them back on 35 ft.lbs. plenty kind like force to open a pickle jar.
Jan 26, 2009 at 2:25 PM
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