OEM 2002 Ford Escort Water Pump

2002 Ford Escort Water Pump Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the water pump on 2002 Ford Escort?

  A: The water pump servicing process starts with draining the cooling system before continuing. The procedure begins with timing belt removal and then proceed to detach the (A) bolt and (B) timing belt tensioner. You must displace the lower radiator hose from the water pump and subsequently drop the vehicle. Separate the heater hose from the water pump before uninstalling the three bolts named as (A), one study designated as (B) and the water pump unit (C). The installation process should exclude abrasive grinding discs when clearing gasket material since plastic manual scrapers provide adequate surface cleaning for both the cylinder block and water pump mating surfaces. Secure new gasket materials onto both the water pump and heater hose followed by reattachment of the heater hose connections. The procedure requires vehicle supports during installation of the lower radiator hose and timing belt tensioner and timing belt. The vehicle goes down along with coolant addition into the cooling system after which you start the engine to verify all pipe fittings remain leak-free. Let the engine reach operating temperature to the point where the water thermometer opens. Then shut off the engine to inspect if the coolant recovery tank requires additional fluid to reach the minimum cold filling level.