Belt routing for a 200 Taurus?

GibsonGM · 11-07-2009, 02:28 PM

Hi...got my new water pump in and all's back together again...but I frigged up the belt routing! This is a 2000 Taurus with AC...OHC. The manual only shows the pattern for OHV!! And the sticker is nowhere to be found in the engine compartment (sigh). Any help with a diagram would be appreciated, it's been a long day and I am almost done!!!!!!!
Thanks
Mike

Cuda_Jim · 11-07-2009, 04:39 PM

It might be in your owners manual.
You can get one HERE <-----CLICK

Found it!
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GibsonGM · 11-07-2009, 05:21 PM

Thanks! Umm, it's not that one... so I must have the OHV engine. As far as you know there are only two layouts? No manual and no labels!!
Thanks again,
Mike

Cuda_Jim · 11-07-2009, 05:37 PM

The one I posted is for the DOHC engine.
What engine do you have? Look at the VIN...it's the 8th digit.
U is an OHV (Over Head Valve)
S is an DOHC (Double Over Head Cam)
2 is OHV Flex Fuel

Cuda_Jim · 11-07-2009, 05:44 PM

Is this it?

GibsonGM · 11-08-2009, 06:03 AM

Thanks for the help, guys! I've come to the conclusion that it's the OHV model!! This was 'sprung' on me, the weekend warrior...fiancee's car etc etc. She had the parts counter person come out and select her water pump, but didn't get any engine info.....no manual in car, and little in the way of labels on door/engine compartment. "Duratec" vs. "Vulcan" was what was throwing me.

I've got it figured out now (I THINK)...it IS the routing shown in the Haynes manual for OHV. Has to be, alternator is right on top, water pump lower left above crankshaft. It's been like 20 yrs. since I changed a water pump - after having a coolant flush/thermostat, rear strut replaced and new ball joint, and the equiv. of the tie rod end, decided to save another couple bills by DIYing. 10 hrs. for water pump, plugs and wires, so I think we saved a few bucks.

The old one wasn't TOO bad, but based on postings here it was a good move to just change it (low heater output, hope it helps!). Cost was $35 for pump, $25 more for a couple of metric wrenches I didn't have and torx bit, and some time. The new pump is also much beefier than the stock one. Sure hope it ain't the blend door! lol At least now THAT end of things should be all set. :crossing fingers:

GibsonGM · 11-08-2009, 06:04 AM

Thanks for the help, guys! I've come to the conclusion that it's the OHV model!! This was 'sprung' on me, the weekend warrior...fiancee's car etc etc. She had the parts counter person come out and select her water pump, but didn't get any engine info.....no manual in car, and little in the way of labels on door/engine compartment. "Duratec" vs. "Vulcan" was what was throwing me.

I've got it figured out now (I THINK)...it IS the routing shown in the Haynes manual for OHV. Has to be, alternator is right on top, water pump lower left above crankshaft. It's been like 20 yrs. since I changed a water pump - after having a coolant flush/thermostat, rear strut replaced and new ball joint, and the equiv. of the tie rod end, decided to save another couple bills by DIYing. 10 hrs. for water pump, plugs and wires, so I think we saved a few bucks.

The old one wasn't TOO bad, but based on postings here it was a good move to just change it (low heater output, hope it helps!). Cost was $35 for pump, $25 more for a couple of metric wrenches I didn't have and torx bit, and some time. The new pump is also much beefier than the stock one. Sure hope it ain't the blend door! lol At least now THAT end of things should be all set. :crossing fingers: