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1995 Mercury Cougar water pump

Tiny
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Engine Cooling problem
1995 Mercury Cougar V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

my husband passed away last month, and now my water pump went out. I am having trouble trying to get the tensioner loose so I can get the belt off. Can you tell me how to do it? I have not seen one that looks like this before.
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Friday, October 31st, 2008 AT 5:56 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

I am sorry to hear about your husband. You and your family are in my prayers. Here is the info you requested. The belt comes off first before the tensionor. I have attached the directions, please feel free to get back with us if you don't understand.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/248015_Belt_1.jpg



BELT ROUTING
Refer to the illustration for the drive belt routing.

REPLACEMENT

Rotate tensioner away from belt using a breaker bar installed in 1/2 inch square hole in tensioner arm.
Lift old belt over alternator pulley flange and remove.
When installing, position new belt over pulleys. Ensure all V-grooves make proper contact with pulley.
Ensure belt is properly installed on each pulley.
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Saturday, November 1st, 2008 AT 1:29 AM
Tiny
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I see the square hole, but i'm not sure what you mean by rotating it away from the belt. I've never seen anything quite like this. It looks like a flat plate, with a small pulley above it.
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Saturday, November 1st, 2008 AT 1:22 PM
Tiny
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Hello To save us some time, I wanted to ask you a couple of questions. However, all things that are put here is open to all to review. Do you have an email address that you can give to me so that I can email you a couple of questions to better understand your situation to maybe better provide you with information that is easier.

Thanks
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Saturday, November 1st, 2008 AT 6:39 PM
Tiny
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I GOT IT! Woooohoooooo! The more I read ur answer, the more clear it got. I actually had the old pump out, and the new one in before my dad got here to help me! Boy am I proud of myself. Test drove it earlier, put more water in. It's working fine, no leaks or anything! THANK YOU SOOOOOOO MUCH!
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Saturday, November 1st, 2008 AT 6:44 PM
Tiny
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Hello - GREAT JOB! You are totally correct - Woooohooooooo!! You should be proud of yourself. . ..you did a great job.

One more quick note. . .. . .. . .when you say "water" you do mean a 50/50 mix of antifreeze. . ..right? Make sure you have the correct mix. . ...it is important on keeping it cool. . ...

Again, great job. . .. . .you should be proud of yourself. . ...I am proud of you too. . .. . .a water pump isn't easy to tackle. . .. . .and you did it.

Let us know if we can help in any way. . .. . .. . .

Feel free to give feedback if you would like. . .. . .. . ..just click on the "Give Feedback" and provide as necessary. . .. . .

Posted at Sat Nov 01, 2008 3:39 pm
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Again debidoobie. . .. . ..great job. . .. . .. . .. . ...


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Sunday, November 2nd, 2008 AT 12:11 AM
Tiny
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I did make sure it was mixed 50/50. I feal really good about it. I needed that boost. And it was actually really easy. The only hard part was that tensioner. Now that I know how it works, it's easier than others i've helped with. Again, thank you.
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Sunday, November 2nd, 2008 AT 12:19 AM
Tiny
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Hello - Thanks for the update on the 50/50....... And again....... Congratulations on a great job!
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