Item 5: Coolant Pump O-ring Installation Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install a new coolant pump gasket. Lubricate the gasket with clean engine coolant.
- Inspect the engine block. Clean the mounting surface as necessary with metal surface cleaner.