1991 Ford Thunderbird Water Pump

1991 FORD THUNDERBIRD
150,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TARZWELU
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I`m wondering apporximately how much it would cost to have my water pump replaced in a 91 Thunderbird with a v6. I know the part isn`t too expensive but how much labor is involved.
Feb 9, 2009 at 9:10 PM
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DAVE H
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book time is 2 hours without supercharger and 3 hours with !!

WATER PUMP
Removal (Cougar & Thunderbird)
Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cooling system. On all except supercharger models, remove shroud screws, fan clutch assembly and shroud.
On all models, remove accessory drive belts and water pump pulley. Remove power steering pump pulley. Remove water pump-to-power steering pump brace.
On supercharger models, intercooler may need to be removed for access to power steering pump pulley. See INTERCOOLER. Disconnect oil cooler tube and by-pass hose. Remove upper crankshaft sensor cover.
On all models, disconnect necessary coolant hoses. Remove water pump bolts and nuts. Note bolt location. Note if sealant is applied to bolt threads. Remove water pump assembly.
Feb 9, 2009 at 9:22 PM
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