Any competent SHO mechanics in New Hampshire?

[DustyCrevice]

Does anybody have any recomendations for a SHO mechanic to perform the ol water pump replacement? I live in Claremont NH and car tow the vehicle up to 100 miles, which can get me around to most of the state. I'm not out of options where I live but the dealership is out of the question. I refuse to give them my money.

 

[yaycandy]

Sideways motors suck but im sure it aint too bad. May look tight but once accessories and belt is off and possibly passenger wheel. It may be plenty of room for a good day of work

 

[yaycandy]

Sho was recalled for waterpump failures. Look it up. I think case is still open

 

[yaycandy]

I found it

https://www.ktmc.com/ford-lincoln-water-pump-engine-failure

 

[DustyCrevice]

Unfortunately, there is no recall over the water pump, just the class action suit. My vehicle has 160k on it though, which is outside the suit, I believe, as well as I think it only applies when your engine was destroyed because of the pump's failure.

 

[RonPorter]

I found it

https://www.ktmc.com/ford-lincoln-water-pump-engine-failure

Starts in 2007. Nonetheless, SHO V6 water pumps were not an issue any more than any other vehicle.

And the "water pump leaking on the crank sensor" is BS. I had the first ever crank sensor failure, that we knew about, in early 91. And that water pump never leaked, even when I had it replaced at about 110k for a 60k.

 

[RonPorter]

There are virtually no experienced SHO mechanics anywhere.

Doesn't matter. Since then, E-W transverse engines are common, and there's nothing unique about the Yamaha V6 versus any other Ford V6.

Same with the SVT Focus I had. Local Ford dealer did a fine job on the timing belt/water pump/tensioner/crank sensor work. But I trust them, good, small dealer.