1992 Ford Explorer Water Pump

Tiny
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Engine Cooling problem
1992 Ford Explorer 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

Explorer over heats. How do you know if the water pump is bad
Sunday, June 27th, 2010 AT 10:49 AM

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Tiny
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Best way is visual. But if you want you can take some thick gloves and when the engine is hot and thermostat is open pinch off upper hose you should feel pressure build. Then when you let go you should feel the water rush by.
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