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The water pump does not have a "tensioner".
3.5 HOURS
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.
Probably at least $400, since it requires substantial disassembly to reach.
When repairing a car, it is important to know the cost of the repair. A 1996 Mercury Villager it would cost between $20 and $60+ depending on part brand, shipping costs or labor costs.
$49.00 - $89.00
Both the 3.0 and the 3.3 should be changed at 105,000 miles because they have a timing BELT. While you're in there, it might not be a bad idea to replace the water pump.
The water pump is behind and above the crank pulley in the center of the front of the engine. It requires extensive disassembly to replace, the crank pulley and timing cover must be removed..
The 1999-02 Mercury Villager equipped with a 3.3L V6(SOHC) requires that the cam belt be replace at 105,000. This is an INTERFERANCE engine and as such if the belt breaks, serious engine damage will occur. Do not neglect this service. Also if the water pump is driven by the cam belt, replace it at the same time.
probably a bad water pump................
If the idler pulley is frozen, it is high time to replace the timing belt and the idler. And while that job is being done, consider replacing the water pump and thermostat.
Passenger side (front of the motor) in the middle. Just above the water pump. Must remove cover and harmonic balancer to install. Very difficult.