Water Pump Noise February 02, 2011, 09:59:32 AM So once and a while my water pump makes a noise, not really a grinding noise but sort of like a "whine". Now it's 99% of the time when the engine is stone cold. Yesterday in the snowstorm home, it made it on and off a couple of times while accelerating close to the shift points of the AOD. Today on the way to work, I did not hear it at all. Does this mean the pump is on the way out and I should replace it, or is this normal? I know my power steering pump whines in a similar sound, but that is "what Ford power steering pumps do". I sprayed some penetrating oil at the pulley/water pump and the noise changed/went away, so I know it's the pump. Pump works fine, I checked it for leaks last night and I took the belt off, there does not appear to be any play in the shaft. Just curious, I would rather not replace it at the moment in a snow storm, should I not have to. Quote Selected
Water Pump Noise Reply #1 – February 02, 2011, 10:04:49 AM I'd use it as is for now,and when the weather allows,swap it. Not that big of a job,and can save a lot of headaches down the road. Quote Selected
Water Pump Noise Reply #2 – February 02, 2011, 11:24:36 AM Quote from: vinnietbird;351559I'd use it as is for now,and when the weather allows,swap it. Not that big of a job,and can save a lot of headaches down the road. +1 Quote Selected
Water Pump Noise Reply #3 – February 02, 2011, 12:09:07 PM Alright. Sounds good. You guys have good luck with the stock replacements available at autozone or CAP? Quote Selected
Water Pump Noise Reply #4 – February 02, 2011, 03:13:00 PM Quote from: jpc647;351561Alright. Sounds good. You guys have good luck with the stock replacements available at autozone or CAP? Yes sir Quote Selected
Water Pump Noise Reply #5 – February 02, 2011, 09:12:12 PM Want a Motorcraft pump for less than $50? Order a FRPP replacement pump: http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=3223 I have one on my car and it's just a factory replacement Motorcraft pump with a FRPP sticker over the Motorcraft sticker on the box. Quote Selected
Water Pump Noise Reply #6 – February 02, 2011, 10:01:56 PM That's what I'm running and no problem. Call fortes in Framingham he had some takeoffs for even cheaper Quote Selected
Water Pump Noise Reply #7 – February 03, 2011, 08:49:02 AM Quote from: thunderjet302;351634Want a Motorcraft pump for less than $50? Order a FRPP replacement pump: http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=3223 I have one on my car and it's just a factory replacement Motorcraft pump with a FRPP sticker over the Motorcraft sticker on the box. How can a brand new pump come without a warranty? Quote from: thewestie;351650That's what I'm running and no problem. Call fortes in Framingham he had some takeoffs for even cheaper Takeoffs, meaning like "off-brands"?Also, the ones at the parts store list a normal and a heavy duty application. The HD is twice as much money, is it just a longer lasting pump or is it actually more flow, etc. I may sound stupid asking this, but I went through hell (can I say that?) trying to find the right water pump for my 1972 Olds. I know it's not a big job, but I don't want to have to do it again in a year, lol. Or worse, buy a pump and have it not fit. Quote Selected
Water Pump Noise Reply #8 – February 03, 2011, 12:58:39 PM Quote from: jpc647;351688Also, the ones at the parts store list a normal and a heavy duty application. The HD is twice as much money, is it just a longer lasting pump or is it actually more flow, etc. I may sound stupid asking this, but I went through hell (can I say that?) trying to find the right water pump for my 1972 Olds. I know it's not a big job, but I don't want to have to do it again in a year, lol. Or worse, buy a pump and have it not fit. The HD pumps have a beefier impeller externally they are identical . Quote Selected
Water Pump Noise Reply #9 – February 07, 2011, 10:51:55 PM "take offs" He had brand new motorsport crate engines and disassembled them. I bought a set of motorsport heads and pump from one and have a pump on my pick up. Quote Selected
Water Pump Noise Reply #10 – February 08, 2011, 08:17:45 AM oh. I gotcha, lol. Haha. Thanks for that Steve. Let me know when you are free to look at the dash. I sent you an email a few days back. Quote Selected
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