1992 Mercury Topaz Water Pump Location

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KIMBER52
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Hi I have a topaz I put a question in the ford section and thought I would put it in here as well I have a 1992 topaz 3.0 L front wheel drive and I am told that the water pump is done in it,, Where would the water put be in this vehicle and is it very hard to get at to change?
Jan 13, 2007 at 11:04 AM
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Thank you for donating, I will remove the other post.

The water pump is in the front of the motor behind the fan

It is a couple hour job for a technician to do.

I recommend a napa duropro water pump. Check your email
Jan 13, 2007 at 11:37 AM
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KIMBER52
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I am told it is in the front for a rear wheel drive 3.0L I have a front wheel drive car
Jan 13, 2007 at 12:14 PM
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Your correct,
As I read through the r&r procedure, I thought it was odd they made no reference to it :lol:
It is called a transverse motor, it is still on the front of the motor. The front of the motor points to the passenger side. I have a 3.0 as well with a longitudenal engine and visualizing mine as I posted. :oops:
Jan 13, 2007 at 12:20 PM

Suggested Repair

The water pump is on the front of the transverse 3.0L engine, which faces the passenger side, behind the fan. Replacement is about a couple of hours for a technician. The expert recommends a NAPA Duropro water pump.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1992 Mercury Topaz 3.0L front-wheel-drive asked where the water pump is and how hard it is to replace. The expert said it is on the front of the engine behind the fan and is about a two-hour job, recommending a NAPA Duropro pump. After the owner noted the front-wheel-drive layout, the expert clarified that the transverse engine's front still faces the passenger side.

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