96 Sable 3,0 duratec, water pump and alt
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I bought a 94 Mercury Sable and got it today. Was told by the seller he believed the alternator was going out. I see that it is buried and could get a little hairy for a back yard mechanic. Then before the day is out and after driving it about 20 miles or so the low coolant light comes on. I get out and check it it looks to be leaking coolant out of the water pump area. Is this a job I should even attempt to tackle? Or if i take it to a shop does anybody have a ball park figure of how much these repairs will cost? I have the notion to take it back to the seller and demand my money back. Other wise the car is in pristine condition, it is a beautiful blue and I love everything else about it. I hope to be able to fix and keep it but have no idea of the extent of labor I'm looking at or cost of the shop doing it for me. Thanks in advance for any advise.
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The water pump is not to much. I replaced mine myself and don't quote me, but it was about $40.00 depending on how much you want to spend. This one was a rebuild and works fine. It was recommened because the fins can wear out and cause other problems.
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Originally Posted by sinned1
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The water pump is not to much. I replaced mine myself and don't quote me, but it was about $40.00 depending on how much you want to spend. This one was a rebuild and works fine. It was recommened because the fins can wear out and cause other problems.
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The water pump is not to much. I replaced mine myself and don't quote me, but it was about $40.00 depending on how much you want to spend. This one was a rebuild and works fine. It was recommened because the fins can wear out and cause other problems.
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Originally Posted by conan312
Did you already bring it to the shop?
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Anyway, our at one time, $700 bill will now be $1055. I have read lots of reviews on the net about these Mercury Sables and water pumps seem to be their achilles heal.
Any of you out there have any other advice on maybe things that commonly go wrong with these cars so i can tend to it before it goes bad, would be appreciated.
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#7
Just took it on a n 800 mile round trip this past weekend and it held up nicely. It needs a tune up and I intend to tackle that this weekend. It looks like the whole upper intake must come off for the back plugs. This will be a job.
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