you have to take the timing belt cover off and timing belt to get to the water pump
On the Firewall
The fuel pump relay for a 1988 Mercury Tracer is located under the center of the dash, and hidden by the carpet. There are websites that have the repair manual for a 1988 Mercury Tracer available to download, either free or for a small charge.
11.6 gallons
yes it does .it is located inside the altenator.
Left side of fuel rail.
160 - 180 per cyl.
I need to know what motor. YOu really need a manual to do this sort of thing. One tooth out or improper belt tension will destroy the valves, pistons, etc.
try to change the tranny filter and fluid. worked for me
Probably a blown head gasket and/or a cracked head.
No, the 1988 Mercury Tracer does not have a cabin air filter. This model predates the widespread use of cabin filters in vehicles, which became more common in the 1990s and later. Instead, air is typically filtered through the vehicle's ventilation system without a dedicated cabin filter.
To change the thermostat on a 1988 Mercury Tracer, first ensure the engine is cool and disconnect the negative battery cable. Drain the coolant from the radiator, then remove the upper radiator hose connected to the thermostat housing. Unbolt the thermostat housing, replace the old thermostat with a new one (ensuring the gasket is properly seated), and reassemble everything in reverse order, topping off the coolant and reconnecting the battery when done.