How to replace water pump on 2000 mazda mpv van 2.5l v-6

The hot wire color on your Mazda 2000 MPV van fuel pump should be red.

The following items on your Mazda have ball bearings, and are on the passenger side.
1) Wheel bearings, front and rear.
2) CV joints, inner and outer.
3) Alternator, front and rear.
4) Power steering pump.
5) Water pump.
6) Idler pulley and/or tensioner pulley.
7) A.C. Compressor.
8) a few I may have missed.

I've owned my 2000 MPV since new and in that time and 250K miles later I have replaced the radiator and water pump and overflow tank. I have never bleed the cooling system. I have encountered no cooling related problem. I live in south Florida.

check the water pump and the heater core

Replace the thermostat

have someone check your ignition coil.

while you are replacing it, replace the sock at the same time. That is the only "filter" that I am aware of. I had a problem that mimicked a slipping transmission that was because of the sock breaking down. When ever it got low on fuel, the transmission would act up.

INFO:
Water pump runs off of the timing belt.

ANSWER TO QUESTION:
Water pump can be replaced for about $300.00

RECOMENDATION:
Use only factory original belt.

Hope this tip helps.\

R/
David

Oil pump is located inside the oil pan. You must remove it to access the pump..

The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6. The cylinders are, front bank is from drivers side to passenger, 6-5-4 , and 3-2-1 at the firewall. This is for a 2004 Mazda MPV.