[LeSabre97mint]

Originally Posted by pitteach

Doing the water pump replacement tomorrow. Looking for last minute advice.

Originally Posted by pitteach

Will I harm anything by raising the motor from the pan?


You can raise the motor by the pan if you use a block of wood to distribute the pressure.


Do I need to cut the wp mounting bolts to clear the frame?

I’ve never heard of having to cut bolts to replace a water pump.


Do I use a sealant with the new gasket or go dry?

I would use a light coat of Perma-Tex gasket sealer.

Do I have to remove the ps pump?

I don’t know…..I’ve never changed a WP on a 2002


Should I have a mechanic do the work?

Depends on your mechanical ability, your desire to spend a few hours of bonding time with your van, do you have a space to work on it, and do you have the correct tools. I personally do 90% of all of my auto work. The 10% is tires and exhaust.

Ford dealer quoted me $700 for the job.

You will probably spend under $100.00 if you do the job yourself.

I wonder how many hours this job is rated at?

Thanks.

pitteach