Water pumps

[tjg8675]

Hi all,

Just wondering everyone's opinion on water pumps for a 1995 bronco 351w 5.8L

Edelbrock 8045       $231.66

Weiand 8210win     $186.95

Milodon 16234        $98.95

Motorcraft PW254  $61.99 (made in china)

Bosch #98206 -       can't find

Dorman/murray = Chinese made junk

The bearing is going out on my emergency WP - old WP shaft broke off on the highway at 65mph!!! had to have fixed at some strange place closest to me at the time. I don't even know what brand it is, oh well lasted 5 yrs I think.

I'm looking for the least amount of problems in the future, but don't want to break the bank

Would I get 10 years out of the edelbrock? weiand?

I like the ones with the bigger shafts due to my  previous experience with them breaking, I know for sure all listed above have this (except the motorcraft pw254)

Can anyone recommend something else? (ford racing perf?)

I'm pretty sure I need counterclockwise rotation...not sure if I need "High Volume" cooling or not... I live in CA and I don't currently have cooling issues even w/ AC

 

[miesk5]

Yo t,

I still would go with Motorcraft PW-254

Engine Water Pump

5.8L; #F5TE 8505-C4A (number off casting for identification)) - includes (1) E9TZ 8507 A gasket

$100.12 at

Ford dealers

...........

96 Bronco-F-Series Workshop Manual (PARTIAL) by FORD via

http://www.diesel-da...stj/stjleft.htm

Same as most earlier years especially 92-96, excepts for OBD II in 96, 4WABS (93-96); ABS (87-92); Air Bag (94-96); 3 ***** Automatic Locking Hubs (Built from May 95 through 96); Spark Plug Wire Routing & Firing Order (The firing order for 1987-1993 5.0Ls is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8. The firing order for 1994- 96 5.0Ls & all 5.8Ls is 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8.);

2-piece Spindle Rolling Diaphragm Seal (RDS) used on 5/95 to 96 Broncos & F Series 1/2-ton 4WD

and a few other items that I still need to research

http://www.diesel-dave.com/vehic/manual/stj/stjleft.htm

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Section 03-01B: Engine, 5.0L and 5.8L MFI

IN-VEHICLE SERVICE

Water Pumpo

Removal

Drain the cooling system. Refer to Section 03-03.

Remove drive belt (8620).

Loosen the bolts on the fan clutch (8A616).

Remove the bolts securing the fan shroud (8146) to the radiator (8005). Remove the fan shroud.

Disconnect the lower radiator hose (8286), heater water hose (18472) and water bypass tube (8548) at the water pump (8501). Remove water pump pulley (8509).

Remove power steering and A/C bracket bolts and position bracket out of way.

Remove water pump attaching bolts and remove water pump from engine (6007).

Installation

CAUTION: Do not use solutions such as brake cleaner, carburetor cleaner, etc., as these solutions can leave a residue on the machined surfaces. Use only a cleaner which meets or exceeds Ford specification WSE-M5B392-A, such as Metal Surface Cleaner F4AZ-19A536-RA or equivalent.

NOTE: Before a water pump is installed, check it for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.

Remove all gasket material from the mounting surfaces of the engine front cover (6019) and water pump.

Position a new gasket, coated on both sides with Ford Perfect Seal Sealing Compound F2AZ-19554-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M4G115-A or ESR-M18P2-A, on the engine front cover; then install the water pump.

Install the attaching bolts. Tighten bolts to 20-28 Nm (15-21 lb-ft).

Install the fan shroud, lower radiator hose, heater water hose and water bypass tube. Tighten clamps to 3-4 Nm (27-35 lb-in).

Reposition power steering and A/C bracket. Install power steering and A/C bracket bolts. Tighten bolts securely.

Position water pump pulley on hub.

Install the fan blade (8600) and fan shroud assembly to the water pump pulley. Install and tighten bolts to 16-24 Nm (12-18 lb-ft).

Install the drive belt. Refer to routing decal.

Fill and bleed the cooling system. Refer to Section 03-03. Operate the engine until normal operating temperatures have been reached and check for leaks.