serpentine change leads to waterpump question

[Nick M]

Just completed the long overdue serpentine belt change on the 2001 Windstar. While doing the job I was looking over the waterpump, thankfully no leaks, but was wondering what the replacement procedure is. It looks like the pulley would come off fairly easy. Some pump bolts look like they can be removed from the top while access to the lower one would have to be made with the wheel removed from the van. Will the pump and bolts clear the body of the van or will the mounts have to be removed and the engine position adjusted as necessary to accomodate pump and bolt removal. Just wondering for future use. Thanks.

[sunnyford]

You don't say which engine--3.0 or 3.8? I believe the 3.8 requires about 2 or 3 inches of engine lift to remove the pulley. Don't know about the 3.0.

[Nick M]

3.8 Litre.

[GraybeardAv]

Factory manuals for the year of your Windy are usually available on ebay for cheap. They answer questions like this, and can save hours of grief.

GB

[chaziesue]

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