Could this be a busted Water Pump Seal?

TonyS · 07-11-2000, 03:10 PM

I have a 96 GT, 5spd. I punched it in 1st gear, (had the A/C on) and when the rpm's jumped up to about 4,500-5,000, I switched to 2nd gear. (The car should be able to take that, not constantly, but once in a while I like to push the car a little. Who doesn't? That's why I bought a Stang in the first place.) The next thing I knew, the coolant light came on, steam poured from the engine compartment, and I had a river of antifreeze behind my car and it sprayed all over my engine compartment. I put water in the resevoir, then started it up to see if I could locate the leak. It sounded fine, so I moved it about 20 feet to a safer spot. I didn't hear anything abnormal, and the car ran normal for that short distance. Then I turned the A/C back on to test it, and that's when it started steaming and spurting. Any ideas? Thanks for your help.

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American Made Pride! 96GT, Ported 80mm MAF sensor, KB Super-sub frames, Hooker Aerochamber mufflers, Off-Road H-Pipe, TORCO Racing Oil, K&N Air filter, B&M Ripper shifter, Borg Warner HD Clutch, Air Silencer removed.

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fixer · 07-12-2000, 07:48 PM

ahhhh yes the infamous plastic intake failure!!!!!!
you're in luck bud cause Ford has an unlimited milage/age recall to replace it free of charge with a new one that is supposedly better. to be sure though, look behind the alternator to see if it comes out there. it will only happen when the cooling system pressure builds up.

TonyS · 07-13-2000, 06:50 AM

Yep it sure was. The dealership called me yesterday and said just that! What a relief! Thanks for the reply.

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American Made Pride! Laser-tinted red 96GT, Ported 80mm MAF sensor, KB Super-sub frames, Hooker Aerochamber mufflers, TORCO Racing Oils, K&N Air filter, B&M Ripper shifter, Borg Warner HD Clutch.

T-Bone · 07-17-2000, 10:48 AM

just curious. how many miles are on your car? Mine went at 47k. I heard the average was 40-45k. I have a 99 intake sitting in my garage, waiting for the rest of the parts(heads and stuff)to do the 99 intake swap.

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'96 GT
5-speed,K&N air filter,Roush Cold Air kit,80mm MAF,Mac Cat-Back,Mac Pro Chamber H-Pipe, FMS 3.73's, FMS 70mm TB, Steeda Tri-ax, March U/D pulleys

T-Bone's '96 GT

TonyS · 07-17-2000, 12:55 PM

Unfortunately, my car only has 30,832 mi on it. But, it is covered under the recall for no $$.

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American Made Pride! Laser-tinted red 96GT, Ported 80mm MAF sensor, KB Super-sub frames, Hooker Aerochamber mufflers, TORCO Racing Oils, K&N Air filter, B&M Ripper shifter, Borg Warner HD Clutch.

96GTBYYOU · 07-17-2000, 07:27 PM

Mine went @ 32K!

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96GT, Vortech S-Trim,C&L 80mm mass air,30# injectors, MSD DIS-4, 3.73, Bassani X, Flows, 70mm TB, Subs, Mega-Bite Jr.Lower rear Ctrl Arms, FMS Uppers, Ripper, and a bunch of other $tuff I can't seem to remember!

07-11-2000, 03:10 PM	#1
TonyS Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ohio Posts: 111	Could this be a busted Water Pump Seal? I have a 96 GT, 5spd. I punched it in 1st gear, (had the A/C on) and when the rpm's jumped up to about 4,500-5,000, I switched to 2nd gear. (The car should be able to take that, not constantly, but once in a while I like to push the car a little. Who doesn't? That's why I bought a Stang in the first place.) The next thing I knew, the coolant light came on, steam poured from the engine compartment, and I had a river of antifreeze behind my car and it sprayed all over my engine compartment. I put water in the resevoir, then started it up to see if I could locate the leak. It sounded fine, so I moved it about 20 feet to a safer spot. I didn't hear anything abnormal, and the car ran normal for that short distance. Then I turned the A/C back on to test it, and that's when it started steaming and spurting. Any ideas? Thanks for your help. ------------------ American Made Pride! 96GT, Ported 80mm MAF sensor, KB Super-sub frames, Hooker Aerochamber mufflers, Off-Road H-Pipe, TORCO Racing Oil, K&N Air filter, B&M Ripper shifter, Borg Warner HD Clutch, Air Silencer removed. [This message has been edited by TonyS (edited 07-11-2000).]

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07-12-2000, 07:48 PM	#2
fixer Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: mesa,az,usa Posts: 457	ahhhh yes the infamous plastic intake failure!!!!!! you're in luck bud cause Ford has an unlimited milage/age recall to replace it free of charge with a new one that is supposedly better. to be sure though, look behind the alternator to see if it comes out there. it will only happen when the cooling system pressure builds up.

07-13-2000, 06:50 AM	#3
TonyS Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ohio Posts: 111	Yep it sure was. The dealership called me yesterday and said just that! What a relief! Thanks for the reply. ------------------ American Made Pride! Laser-tinted red 96GT, Ported 80mm MAF sensor, KB Super-sub frames, Hooker Aerochamber mufflers, TORCO Racing Oils, K&N Air filter, B&M Ripper shifter, Borg Warner HD Clutch.

07-17-2000, 10:48 AM	#4
T-Bone Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Minot AFB, ND Posts: 138	just curious. how many miles are on your car? Mine went at 47k. I heard the average was 40-45k. I have a 99 intake sitting in my garage, waiting for the rest of the parts(heads and stuff)to do the 99 intake swap. ------------------ '96 GT 5-speed,K&N air filter,Roush Cold Air kit,80mm MAF,Mac Cat-Back,Mac Pro Chamber H-Pipe, FMS 3.73's, FMS 70mm TB, Steeda Tri-ax, March U/D pulleys T-Bone's '96 GT

07-17-2000, 12:55 PM	#5
TonyS Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ohio Posts: 111	Unfortunately, my car only has 30,832 mi on it. But, it is covered under the recall for no $$. ------------------ American Made Pride! Laser-tinted red 96GT, Ported 80mm MAF sensor, KB Super-sub frames, Hooker Aerochamber mufflers, TORCO Racing Oils, K&N Air filter, B&M Ripper shifter, Borg Warner HD Clutch.

07-17-2000, 07:27 PM	#6
96GTBYYOU Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Reseda, Ca. USA Posts: 32	Mine went @ 32K! ------------------ 96GT, Vortech S-Trim,C&L 80mm mass air,30# injectors, MSD DIS-4, 3.73, Bassani X, Flows, 70mm TB, Subs, Mega-Bite Jr.Lower rear Ctrl Arms, FMS Uppers, Ripper, and a bunch of other $tuff I can't seem to remember!