Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - 04 1.4lx Water Pump Leaking

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Sat 11 Oct 2008 21:17
04 1.4lx Water Pump Leaking - steviec4714
Hi all, any help will be gratefully received. The water pump on my fiesta 1.4 lx 2004 is leaking and so im guessing will need replaced. My main question is.... is this a major job? I believe it is fitted with a timing chain as oppose to a belt and wondered if this makes it more complicated.

Many thanks in advance for any info

Stevie
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Sat 11 Oct 2008 21:58
04 1.4lx Water Pump Leaking - DP
This is the Zetec-SE (Sigma) engine, which has a timing belt rather than a timing chain. The water pump on this engine is driven by the auxiliary belt.

Not a difficult job, and can be done without disturbing the timing belt, although you need to remove the timing belt covers to get access to the water pump mounting bolts. You'll also need to swap the belt pulley from the old water pump to the new one before you fit it (four bolts), and remove the alternator and an idler pulley for access.

Cheers
DP

Edited by DP on 11/10/2008 at 22:02

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Mon 13 Oct 2008 13:11
04 1.4lx Water Pump Leaking - steviec4714
Cheers for that DP got a mate of my dads who's a mechanic doing it for me today so all should be well for tomorrow.
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