OEM 2001 Ford Escort Water Pump

2001 Ford Escort Water Pump Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the water pump on 2001 Ford Escort?

  A: The first task for water pump maintenance requires draining the cooling system followed by timing belt removal. The (A) bolt and timing belt tensioner need removal as the first step. Begin by pulling off the lower radiator hose from the water pump and follow by lowering the vehicle before detaching the heater hose from the water pump. Eject the (C) water pump by removing the (A) three bolts along with one stud. Cleaning both gasket interfaces on the cylinder block and water pump requires only plastic manual scrapers while discarding abrasive grinding discs. A new gasket and water pump must go together before connecting the heater hose. After raising and supporting the vehicle you need to install the lower radiator hose at the water pump location. Minimize the vehicle before placing the timing belt tensioner followed by installation of the timing belt. Add coolant to the system then start the engine to check that all hoses along with connections remain leak-free. Stop the engine when the water thermostat opens after the engine achieves heat equilibrium then fill the coolant recovery reservoir up to its minimum cold fill requirement.