I have recently had to change out the water pump on my 93 Topaz and it was an experience. Ford did not make this model like all other water pump applications. Here is the step by step for removal. First let the engine cool down if it has been running. Then drain the fluid from the system. Then disconnect the hose at the top and bottom of the pump. There are three bolts (10 mm) to remove the entire pump located on the back side toward the firewall. The hardest one to spot is the one directly being the pulley. Once you have completed these steps you should be able to remove the pump through the bottom of the engine compartment. After you remove the pump there are 7 smaller bolts that hold the pump together(8 or 9 mm). Once you change your water pump and reseal it, install it just as you had removed it. If you have problems with the bolts tightening down work with them and make sure you have the pump mounted correctly.
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what is the engine?
how do you replace a power steering pump on 1992 mercury topaz
The water pump does not have a "tensioner".
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location fuel pump relay 92' merc topaz
it will be in the fuel tank.
The belt on the water pump should be less than $ 20.00. A garage should charge a little less than an hours labor. With the car on a hoist, takes about 30 minutes to do the job.
It's in the gas tank.
You will need to drain the water from your 1997 Mercury Villager cooling system. Remove the water pump belt. Remove the water pump hose. Remove the water pump retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new water pump.
Inside the fuel tank.
It's the pully that's the only one you can actually work on toward the fire wall, it will be on top.