2001 Ford Ranger WATER PUMP REPLACEMENTS

2001 FORD RANGER
90,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RDV5273
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I have had 3 new water pumps installed on my 2001 Ford Ranger in the last 6 months and now need a 4th installed. I've had 2 different mechanics to replace and they said it was just faulty water pumps (bearings). Can the truck have a reason that this is happening or am I that unlucky?
Jun 16, 2008 at 1:19 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Check the fan clutch if you can grab the blades at 3 & 9 oclock and get movement, Then that is causing the breaings to wear and water to leak past the seal. Also over tightening belt but you have a tenisioner.
Hope this helps
Jun 16, 2008 at 1:53 PM
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