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Posted by Marks93 (Member # 11130) on :
 
My POS water pump from O'Reillys (MasterPro) just crapped out on me after a whopping 8000 miles. Screw the warranty, I ordered the $120 Motorcraft from the dealer. Was going to order the $75 from Rock Auto but wanted to get the car running without waiting for shipping.
Anyway....When I picked it up from the dealership, here's what the sticker said on the pump..... Hope their quality control is still there.


[ 2015-04-02, 10:37 AM: Message edited by: Marks93 ]
 

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Posted by Sinister Mustang (Member # 13889) on :
 
Hey Mark93,

Did you get that waterpump directly from Ford? That isn't even coming up as a registered part number for any Mustang. What vehicle did you buy it for?

This is the part number for a foxbody ( 86-93 )
Part # - M-8501-C50

Let me know if this helps,

Thanks,

- Michael

[ 2015-04-02, 10:43 AM: Message edited by: Sinister Mustang ]
 

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Posted by Marks93 (Member # 11130) on :
 
Huh?

Got it directly from the Ford dealership parts department. It seemed to fit perfectly on my '93 5.0.

Now you're making me a bit nervous. I just installed it last night but haven't added the coolant just yet as I'm rebuilding my PS pump before buttoning it up and starting it.

Must be a Chinese part number??

[ 2015-04-02, 11:35 AM: Message edited by: Marks93 ]
 

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Posted by 88DroptopGT (Member # 2535) on :
 
Tell me about it ordered a Ford Racing clutch cable from summit and it said made in Taiwan on the box.
 

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Posted by 92_5.0 (Member # 7624) on :
 
not surprised at all..almost everything is outsourced these days..
 

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Posted by Sinister Mustang (Member # 13889) on :
 

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Originally posted by Marks93:
Huh?

Got it directly from the Ford dealership parts department. It seemed to fit perfectly on my '93 5.0.

Now you're making me a bit nervous. I just installed it last night but haven't added the coolant just yet as I'm rebuilding my PS pump before buttoning it up and starting it.

Must be a Chinese part number??

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Hey Marks93,

Did a little bit a research for you regarding this. It looks like Ford sold you a factory replacement water pump for a 94-95. While, it is a Factory original part, it is not made in America. Here's a picture of a 94-95 water pump I have in stock:







Here's the water pump they should've sold you:



The above water pump is a Ford Racing part and is made in America.

Anywho, I hope this information helps!

Thanks,

- Michael
 

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Posted by Marks93 (Member # 11130) on :
 
Thanks Michael....I think!!

Being a 5.0 in the '94/95 as well, I don't think there will be an issue? Shouldn't be much difference in the two right?? I would assume they both flow the same.


I'll certainly be pissed if this doesn't work and demand a refund in the cost of the new coolant! (and charge THEM $125/hour in labor)!

Maybe I'll look on the box and see what it says....when I get home. Curiosity's got me here.

[ 2015-04-02, 02:58 PM: Message edited by: Marks93 ]
 

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Posted by Sinister Mustang (Member # 13889) on :
 

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Originally posted by Marks93:
Thanks Michael....I think!!

Being a 5.0 in the '94/95 as well, I don't think there will be an issue? Shouldn't be much difference in the two right?? I would assume they both flow the same.


I'll certainly be pissed if this doesn't work and demand a refund in the cost of the new coolant! (and charge THEM $125/hour in labor)!

Maybe I'll look on the box and see what it says....when I get home. Curiosity's got me here.

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Originally posted by Marks93:
I'll do that. Thanks Michael. I hadn't installed the pulley yet and was going to do that tonight. That should tell.

The only other website I could find it on was foureyedpride where someone was mentioning the same thing back in 2011.
http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthread.php?114793-ford-waterpump

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Marks93,

I could see where it could confuse a few people though.

At least we got this all figured out!

Thanks,

Michael.
 

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Posted by Marks93 (Member # 11130) on :
 
Well, after putting on the WP pulley and PS Pump, everything lines up, but I still haven't added the fluid yet and fired it up. When your granddaughter is over and asks "Grandpa, can you push me on the swing", how can you resist!!

Thanks for pointing this stuff out to me. I really do appreciate your thought and concerns. As you can see, I was kind of disappointed when I saw the "China" sticker on it.
 

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Posted by 70stang351w (Member # 9948) on :
 

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Originally posted by Marks93:
I was kind of disappointed when I saw the "China" sticker on it.

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I guess we cant build our own car parts here shit even the Ford Racing Hood Pin Kit i have is made in Taiwan sad
 

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Posted by i (Member # 12534) on :
 
I just bought a water pump from O'Reillys
 

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Posted by Marks93 (Member # 11130) on :
 
Well, hopefully they're not all alike and you got a good one. The O'Reilly's one on my 95 F150 5.0L has been on there for about 3 years now (when I swapped that motor) without incident. You never know....even with the Motorcraft ones. I hope I'm just taking the lesser risk route.
 

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Posted by sic70stang (Member # 4347) on :
 
this is how cafords should be right here.
 

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Posted by Marks93 (Member # 11130) on :
 
Well, just to finalize the outcome here, it works perfectly. Been cruising all around town today.

I even saw LXJames on the freeway...in my mirror!! Hey James, it's coming along fine. Love the front end.
 

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Posted by LXjames (Member # 10791) on :
 

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Originally posted by Marks93:
Well, just to finalize the outcome here, it works perfectly. Been cruising all around town today.

I even saw LXJames on the freeway...in my mirror!! Hey James, it's coming along fine. Love the front end.

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