1997 Ford Mustang GT 4.6L Coolant Leak

[Moosetang69]

@RAU03MACH , quick question - if it is my water pump that needs to be replaced, would it be recommended that I replace the surrounding parts like the serpentine belt, idler pulley, and tensioner?

 

[Tripp]

It would seem like the water pump, check if the installation is corroded. I would recommend you buy a jack and some stands so you can lift the car and have a close look.

 

[RAU03MACH]

The tensioner make sure it has good spingback when pushed down has good tension

The idler pulley make sure its not dragging when rotating it
Or noise

The hoses check them mabe the thermostat while your in there

Spin all pulleys by hand make sure no dragging binding noise belt look for cracks fraying glaze

That's a pretty good start to kinda get to know that engine

 

[Moosetang69]

Will do, many thanks!

 

[Moosetang69]

Just wanted to give everyone a heads up that I replaced the water pump. Looks like the original one had some corrosion, not sure what caused it.. maybe age?

Thanks all for the help!

 

[SnakeBit!]

if leaking from the center, probably the pump or t-stat. leaking on a side, looks at hoses. not sure if that year gt has a oil cooler on it on not. if so, those leak. oil filter screws to it.

 

[RAU03MACH]

I just replaced mine with a motorcraft, mine looked ok but it was makeing some noise
I doing the hole cooling system