Help, New To Engine Work

JohnnyMustang · November 15th, 2006, 10:57 AM

I am new to engine work, I have a 1994 3.8l Mustang. I am trying to remove the lower manifold but am having an issue with removing the water return pipe running from the heater hose on the firewall to the water pump. I have removed the retaining bolt at the water pump and the service manual suggest I should be able to pull the pipe out but I am concerned about messing something up. I have also remove the bracket at the firewall end.

Can anyone tell me if this pipe should pull out or is there something else I should do.

John

Twist 2 Go · November 15th, 2006, 11:12 AM

the tube is probably stuck. Try twisting it gently while pulling it upward out of the pump. These can be a real pita to get out sometimes and sometimes are rusted so bad, they fall apart when removed and will need to be replaced.

JohnnyMustang · November 15th, 2006, 12:11 PM

Twist 2 Go

Thanks for the advice, just a little concerned about forcing, but you are right it is pretty rusty.

Here goes.

CyberPrey · November 15th, 2006, 02:50 PM

How did this go for you? I took the top end of my motor off last night, and had a bit of difficulty like this in a couple places myself.

JohnnyMustang · November 15th, 2006, 06:44 PM

Worked like a charm, a little extra muscle and some wiggling and out it popped. There is an O-Ring on the internal end at the water pump and it must have been dry.

Thanks again.

John

November 15th, 2006, 10:57 AM	#1
JohnnyMustang Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4 iTrader: 0 reviews	Help, New To Engine Work I am new to engine work, I have a 1994 3.8l Mustang. I am trying to remove the lower manifold but am having an issue with removing the water return pipe running from the heater hose on the firewall to the water pump. I have removed the retaining bolt at the water pump and the service manual suggest I should be able to pull the pipe out but I am concerned about messing something up. I have also remove the bracket at the firewall end. Can anyone tell me if this pipe should pull out or is there something else I should do. John

November 15th, 2006, 11:12 AM	#2
Twist 2 Go Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 1,716 iTrader: 0 reviews	the tube is probably stuck. Try twisting it gently while pulling it upward out of the pump. These can be a real pita to get out sometimes and sometimes are rusted so bad, they fall apart when removed and will need to be replaced. __________________ 88 Mustang Coupe 2006 FFW Richmond True Street Runner-Up www.rickscarcare.net

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November 15th, 2006, 12:11 PM	#3
JohnnyMustang Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4 iTrader: 0 reviews	Twist 2 Go Thanks for the advice, just a little concerned about forcing, but you are right it is pretty rusty. Here goes.

November 15th, 2006, 02:50 PM	#4
CyberPrey Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 328 iTrader: 0 reviews	How did this go for you? I took the top end of my motor off last night, and had a bit of difficulty like this in a couple places myself.

November 15th, 2006, 06:44 PM	#5
JohnnyMustang Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4 iTrader: 0 reviews	Worked like a charm, a little extra muscle and some wiggling and out it popped. There is an O-Ring on the internal end at the water pump and it must have been dry. Thanks again. John

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