Fox Water pump

[JD1964]

My 92 has 75k original miles and still has the factory water pump. The pump gasket has a small seepage leak. The shaft seal on the pump itself is not leaking. I’m definitely going to replace the gasket but I’m not sure if I’m gonna put a replacement pump on or continue with faith in my non leaking original pump.

What say you? Believe in the factory pump or put it on the shelf?

 

[Noobz347]

Shelf it. Seal life is finite.

 

[JD1964]

I wonder if I’m stuck with the crap shoot of every reman pump being a piece of crap.

Is there a consensus on what brand is a good replacement?

 

[Noobz347]

Check the "Made in Merka" forum: https://stangnet.com/mustang-forums/forums/made-in-america.368/

I think Tuff Stuff does water pumps.

 

[Shakerhood]

I replaced the water pump about 25 years ago on mine, went with an Edelbrock and its still going strong.

 

[Mustang5L5]

I had a Bosch pump on my car that went 20 years or so. Changed it out to the Edelbrock pump about 3-4 years ago.

 

[nickyb]

I've become somewhat of an expert on changing water pumps, because of cheap Chinese pumps.
Seems like even the expensive ones are made in China( motorcraft,edelbrock,ect.)
My next one will be a made in USA ,probably the tuff stuff one.

 

[Noobz347]

I've become somewhat of an expert on changing water pumps, because of cheap Chinese pumps.
Seems like even the expensive ones are made in China( motorcraft,edelbrock,ect.)
My next one will be a made in USA ,probably the tuff stuff one.

This is a problem. I didn't want to bad mouth edlebroken but I think that is how theirs are now.

 

[limp]

The Chevy people recommend Stewart Water pumps... Not sure if they have any ford pumps...

 

[JD1964]

Can anyone tell me for sure at what mileage the shaft seal failed on their original factory water pump?

 

[nickyb]

Can anyone tell me for sure at what mileage the shaft seal failed on their original factory water pump?

Does it really matter,I don't think so.
If you just want to change the gasket and see how many miles you can go then go ahead and roll them bones!

 

[JD1964]

Does it really matter,I don't think so.
If you just want to change the gasket and see how many miles you can go then go ahead and roll them bones!

As stubborn as i can be, Im leaning that way. Water pump on these cars is not a difficult job. No real biggie if I do it twice. Crap, thats the story of my life anyway. Lol

 

[AeroCoupe]

Pull the pump, remove the backing plate, clean the gasket material off and prep the surfaces, install new gaskets and send it.

 

[JD1964]

Pull the pump, remove the backing plate, clean the gasket material off and prep the surfaces, install new gaskets and send it.

I even have a gasket on hand leftover from previous kits.

 

[nicholase]

Water pump on these cars is not a difficult job. No real biggie if I do it twice. Crap, thats the story of my life anyway. Lol

You just totally jinxed yourself for a broken stud in the timing cover lol.

 

[AeroCoupe]

Save yourself the headache.

https://lmr.com/item/LRS-8501BHDW/

 

[JD1964]

You just totally jinxed yourself for a broken stud in the timing cover lol.

Maybe. Although the timing cover was off not long ago because I stripped the block to have the deck shaved. I would have addressed any issues at that time. But you’re right I have not ever separated the pump from the timing cover.

 

[Noobz347]

So, if it's not leaking, and you plan to have to re-do it if you touch it anyhow, just leave it be and have one on the shelf with all the "stuff" ready to go with it.

 

[JD1964]

So, if it's not leaking, and you plan to have to re-do it if you touch it anyhow, just leave it be and have one on the shelf with all the "stuff" ready to go with it.

Now that’s an idea. Stocking spare parts is definitely in my wheelhouse. I’ve been getting skeptical about parts supply reliability.

Incidentally, since the head gasket retorque, the water pump gasket is no longer leaking. I’m guessing combustion pressure in the water jacket was contributing to the water pump gasket failure. It’s not leaking now.

 

[General karthief]

well if it ain't leak'n............
It will at the most inopportune moment...
Just say'n