instructions needed on changing the water pump

2001 FORD COBRA
170,000 MILES • V8 • RWD • MANUAL
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NOTAPROMIKE
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The water pump seal is bad so I would like complete instructions (with pictures) how to change the water pump and how to refill the cooling system properly so there is no air captued. Thank you.
Oct 26, 2016 at 6:06 AM
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okay, so you have a cobra? is it a Mustang or a kit car? what engine is in it?
Oct 26, 2016 at 7:00 AM
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Thanks for the reply. It is a Mustang Cobra SVT 4.6 4valve motor. Would appreciate instructions with pictures if possible to change the water pump and refill with coolant properly. I've been told the cooling system must be bled to get rid of air trapped in the system. A link to a manual could be very helpful. Thanks again. Notapromike
Oct 30, 2016 at 7:17 AM
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if you want to rent a manual you can on our site for that. here is link for this it rents for a week and youcan print out what you need.
https://www.2carpros.com/manuals/manuals.php
we have no pics on the water pump but it's pretty straight up. see pics fro removal and bleeding
Oct 30, 2016 at 8:12 AM
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