How Do I Remove a Ford Taurus Double Overhead Cam Water Pump?
One of the engine variants in the 2004 Ford Taurus was a 3.0-liter, double overhead cam. The block is made of iron, and the heads are aluminum, so keeping this engine cool is important as aluminum expands at a different rate than iron. If the engine overheats, the heads can warp due to the different rates of expansion. You can mill the heads if the warpage is slight; but if it’s significant, you will need to replace the heads. To help prevent such an expensive repair, keep the water pump and the rest of the cooling system in good repair. Place a drain pan under the radiator petcock. Loosen the petcock and let the radiator drain into the pan. If the fluid is clean in the drain pan, you can reuse it. Unbolt and remove the splash shield. Loosen the hose clamps on the lower radiator hose with a socket, screwdriver or pliers, depending on the type of clamp. Remove the lower radiator hose. Remove the radiator’s lower and upper tube bolts with the appropriate socket or wrench. Loosen the clam
