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Waterpump 2002 ford turaus 3.0 durtec
3.0L Engine
VIN S Engine
- Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions section.
- Drain the cooling system.
- Remove or disconnect the following:
- Splash shield
- Lower heater hose
- Radiator lower tube bolt
- Radiator upper front tube bolt
- Air cleaner assembly
- Battery and tray
- Water pump belt
- Upper radiator hose
- Engine vent hose
- Transaxle 10 pin connector
- Radiator bypass hose assembly
- Thermostat housing
- A/C compressor brace, if equipped
- Water pump mounting nuts
- Connector hose
- Water pump
To install:
- Install or connect the following:
- Water pump
- Connector hose
- Water pump mounting nuts and tighten them to 15-22 ft. lbs. (20-30 Nm)
- A/C compressor brace, if equipped, and tighten the nuts to 15-22 ft. lbs. (20-30 Nm)
- Thermostat housing
- Radiator bypass hose assembly
- Transaxle 10 pin connector
- Engine vent hose
- Upper radiator hose
- Water pump belt
- Battery and tray
- Air cleaner assembly
- Radiator upper front tube bolt
- Radiator lower tube bolt
- Lower heater hose
- Splash shield
2. Fill the cooling system.
3. Start the engine and check for leaks.
Ford tuarus steering wheel spins freely
probably the little u-joint that connects the steering column to the rack and pinion. could also be that both side tie rods are broken. i know this seems far fetched but i have seen it. also you may have to replace the clock spring now that the wheel as been turned too far
Starting problems
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Overheating issue
The big question is it overheating because of coolant loss (a leak or leaks) or is the overheating caused by a jammed thermostat, blocked radiator or the cooling fan not working.
This is the confusing chicken-and-egg situation that often faces the diagnostician, especially as when checked the coolant level is likely to be low in both cases and overheating can create coolant leaks...
Furthermore when an older engine overheats a lot or boils it can begin a chain of events that causes great expense and inconvenience over an extended period of time...
In your case it would seem the coolant is low because of a leak and that is what caused the overheating. Clearly you need to trace the leak and I can be of little help in the matter other than to suggest a hose can fail at any time and although regular inspections can greatly reduce the chances it can't entirely eliminate the possibility. Water pumps on the other hand, often aren't accessible for inspection without removing lots of stuff but they are generally very reliable and tend not to suddenly start gushing coolant. Most often they are responsible for a minor mystery coolant loss that gradually gets worse over an extended period.
I am wondering if the previous owner could have known something about the problem.
Locating the leak would generally mean getting under the car and removing any undershield components in order to narrow the area of the leak and then remove any further components until eyes can be rested on the actual source of the leak.
Replace P1401 DPFE Sensor circuit
The P1401 code could be for anything Egr related. Usually it is a defective DPFE (differential pressure feedback Exhaust) But, it can also be caused by a defective EGR valve or EVR (Exhaust Valve Regulator) solenoid/switch. --or an air leak at any part of the system including the silicone hoses that feed the DPFE/
Need picture to show me what is missing
Find a web site that has a fuse panel diagram there are some here but i've had better luck using google when you find the right year make and model download pdf file you want take it out to the car so if on desktop print them its usually a pic of the panel and a list. Each location is numbered and what its for with correct fuse size. when you are looking at the fuse box some empty spots have tabs of metal in them usually thats where a fuse goes they will be numbered slide in fuse between metal tab any size pair of needle nose pliers will help with this task. check your referance sheet 2 an 3 timers to ensure the right size fuse in the right spot..with that being said if you have a fuse that is blowing every time u can put in the next size up if its a 15 try a 20 if that blows go 25 ...i have not had to use any more then 10 amp over what it called for most of the time 5 more does it ..of course the dealer wont recommend this most shop will say its ok but any thing over 10 amps you should the electrical system look at by a reputable shop
Why is battery draining ford 2002 Taurus SES
Remove negative cable from battery, connect a test light to negative terminal, opposite end off light to negative battery post. ( let sit for 3 to 5 minutes). Then start pulling fuses, when the light goes out that's your bad circuit. God-Bless! Its worth a try.
Why won't it start?
New keys have to be programmed to the car. You cannot just buy one from somewhere and expect it will work on your car.
Contact a Ford dealer and they wil tell you what you need to do for that vehicle.
I changed h2 and catylic converter,in line filter,muffler,mass air flow censor,and battery still no power could it be fuel pump regulater? fuel pump still pumping
That would have been an expensive exercise. Try resetting the engine management electronics. Disconnect the cars battery completely with your headlights on. Leave the battery disconnected for at least 30 minutes. Leaving the headlights in the on position will kill any residual power left in the car. Obviously, the clock, the radio etc will also lose their settings. make sure you have the Radio pin code BEFORE you disconnect the battery as you will need it to restart the radio. reconnect the battery and try the car again. Resetting the electronics will put it back to factory setting. Hopefully , this will cure your problems. Ive done it a few times on my Ford and its worked fine. If not sure, try looking online for "resetting Ford ECM" there are many videos and info showing this and how to do it.
Besides the cat could a clogged fuel filter cause the hesitation?
a clogged fuel filter will have a marked performance accross all rpms but especially when a high prms with open accelerator position when there is a high demand for fuel
most failed cat converters show sign at high load/ rpms situation when the speed of the exhaust gas flow is impeded and chokes the inlet gasses from entering the inlet port during the induction stroke
fix the canister problem and run the fault codes
look for problems in the EVAP system and MAP/VAP sensors
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