How to service and repair a water pump on Ford Thunderbird?

Start water pump maintenance by emptying all fluids from the cooling system of the engine. First remove the accessory drive belt by loosening the water pump pulley bolts. Start by removing the water pump pulley after unbolted them from their mounts and then proceed to take off the five bolts that secure the water pump. The service requires cleaning sealing surfaces before discarding the old gasket while you must replace the O-ring with a new one if damaged. During inspection check the rotors inside the water pump. Mould the new O-ring with proper coolant and install both the water pump along with a fresh gasket by tightening bolts in a two-step process that begins at 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.) followed by a 90° turn of the bolts. The procedure for installing water pump pulley bolts involves torquing them twice with 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.) followed by 45°. The last step entails putting back the accessory drive belt and filling the engine cooling system.

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Ford Thunderbird Water Pump Part Number: F3ZZ-8501-B
$60.97 MSRP: $98.36
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- Other Name: Pump Assembly - Water; Engine Water Pump; Water Pump Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: INCLS. 8507 GASKET
- Replaces: FOZZ-8501-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-1988 Ford Thunderbird | Base, LX, Sport | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Water Pump Part Number: 3L3Z-8501-CA
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- Other Name: Pump Assembly - Water; Engine Water Pump; Water Pump Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: With M30 Hub
- Replaced by: 5L3Z-8501-AC
- Replaces: 5R3Z-8501-A, 5L2Z-8501-A, 1L2Z-8501-BB, F7UZ-8501-CA, F8AZ-8501-AA, PW-470, PW-387, YW7Z-8501-AA, AR3Z-8501-A, F4AZ-8501-A, AL3Z-8501-B, PW-499, YR3Z-8501-AB, YC2Z-8501-BA, PW-466, XC2Z-8501-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1997 Ford Thunderbird | LX | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Water Pump Part Number: E6ZZ-8501-A
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- Other Name: Pump Assembly - Water; Engine Water Pump; Pump Assembly; Water Pump Assembly; Pump
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1988 Ford Thunderbird | Turbo | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Water Pump Part Number: 2W9Z-8501-BB
$122.66 MSRP: $201.82
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- Other Name: Pump Assembly - Water; Engine Water Pump; Water Pump Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: With Gasket
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2005 Ford Thunderbird | 50th Anniversary Edition, Base, James Bond Edition, Neiman Marcus, Pacific Coast Roadster | 8 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Water Pump Part Number: 3R3Z-8501-A
$72.89 MSRP: $122.36
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- Other Name: Pump Assembly - Water; Engine Water Pump; Water Pump Assembly
- Replaces: 4U7Z-8501-A, 4U7Z-8501-B, 3R3Z-8501-BB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1997 Ford Thunderbird | LX | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Water Pump Part Number: F3PZ-8501-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pump Assembly - Water; Engine Water Pump; Water Pump Assembly
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1993 Ford Thunderbird | Base, LX | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Water Pump Part Number: D6ZZ-8501-B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pump Assembly - Water; Engine Water Pump; Washer Pump; Water Pump Assembly
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1988 Ford Thunderbird | Base, Elan, Fila, LX, Sport | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Water Pump Part Number: F4SZ-8501-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pump Assembly - Water; Engine Water Pump; Water Pump Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: INCLS. 8507 GASKET
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1995 Ford Thunderbird | LX, Super Coupe | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Water Pump Part Number: F1SZ8501B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pump Assembly - Water; Engine Water Pump; Water Pump Assembly
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-1993 Ford Thunderbird | Base, LX, Super Coupe | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Water Pump Part Number: F1SZ-8501-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pump Assembly - Water; Engine Water Pump
- Manufacturer Note: INCL. 8507 GASKET
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991 Ford Thunderbird | Base, LX | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Water Pump Part Number: E6AZ-8501-B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pump Assembly - Water; Engine Water Pump; Water Pump Assembly; Pump
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1988 Ford Thunderbird | Base, Elan, Fila, LX, Sport | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS

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Water Pump is an essential component of Ford Thunderbird cars circulation fluid viz. water-glycol mix in the power unit and the radiator, that dissolve heat produced during combustion. Many designs incorporate a belt-driven pump, with an impeller for circulating the coolant; more recent developments may incorporate electric water pumps. Leaks, noise coming from bearings and engine overheating are possible signs that the water pump is failing. Performance water pumps for high performance engines are higher flow and lower power demanding than stock pumps. Electric water pumps features include coolant circulation when the engine is off, post shut down cooling and can be mounted remotely to save space.

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Q: How to service and repair a water pump on Ford Thunderbird?
A:
Start water pump maintenance by emptying all fluids from the cooling system of the engine. First remove the accessory Drive Belt by loosening the water pump pulley bolts. Start by removing the water pump pulley after unbolted them from their mounts and then proceed to take off the five bolts that secure the water pump. The service requires cleaning sealing surfaces before discarding the old gasket while you must replace the O-ring with a new one if damaged. During inspection check the rotors inside the water pump. Mould the new O-ring with proper coolant and install both the water pump along with a fresh gasket by tightening bolts in a two-step process that begins at 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.) followed by a 90° turn of the bolts. The procedure for installing water pump pulley bolts involves torquing them twice with 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.) followed by 45°. The last step entails putting back the accessory drive belt and filling the engine cooling system.