pajsh
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| posted on 13/2/07 at 08:04 PM |
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Tin Top Help Please - Zetec SE
The bearings in the water pump in SWMBO's car have failed and I need to replace it.
Car is 1999 Focus 1.6 Zetec SE.
I have a haynes manual but as usual it's a bit vague.
Having removed the aux belt & water pump pulley it says on 1.8 & 2.0 models the pump can now be removed from the housing. Then it goes on
about removing the housing and the timing belt but doesn't mention about 1.6 models.
I was hoping not to remove the timing belt as this seems to quite an involved proceedure with timing tools and having to remove the engine mounts.
Does anyone know if I can replace the water pump without removing the timing belt?
As an aside she pulley over and asked a guy what was wrong and he said it was a loose ball joint and the wheel would fall off at any minute. I can
only think he was having her on for a laugh but she was sh1t scared.
I used to be apathetic but now I just don't care.
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davidwag
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| posted on 13/2/07 at 08:27 PM |
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Hi,
Just had a look at Ford workshop manual and it does require the cambelt to be removed.
Allsorts of special tools needed for this job on 1.6 (totaly different engine to 1.8/2.0). As well as all the locking tools you need a puller for the
bottom pulley.
The lower crank pulley and timing gear have no positive location and are only held in the correct position by the crank pulley bolt (its a stretch
type so make sure you renew it). This position needs to be set with the timing tools!!!
Factory time about 3 - 4 hours depending whether aircon or not.
Davidwag
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pajsh
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| posted on 13/2/07 at 09:08 PM |
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Mmmm thought as much.
Problem is it's 20 miles from home and I don't think it's drivable.
Thanks anyway. At least I know what I'm up against if I decide to have a go.
I used to be apathetic but now I just don't care.
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