pmonahan
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- 1996 Explorer XLT
I've read other threads here about the fluctuating temperature gauge and have followed all of the troubleshooting steps, especially burping the cooling system.
I am aware of the TSB #97-18-9 describing this problem and the recommendation to replace the waterpump with a F7PZ-8501-AA waterpump and gasket.
My waterpump was replaced in 2016 with an aftermarket and I am assuming that it would be a suitable replacement for the F7PZ-8501-AA, not "old inventory" or the original design.
Can anyone tell me the fundamental difference between the original waterpump and the recommended F7PZ-8501-AA replacement? Is there a way to identify what's on the truck by appearance? I inlcuded a photo of the aftermarket replacement.
I am aware of the TSB #97-18-9 describing this problem and the recommendation to replace the waterpump with a F7PZ-8501-AA waterpump and gasket.
My waterpump was replaced in 2016 with an aftermarket and I am assuming that it would be a suitable replacement for the F7PZ-8501-AA, not "old inventory" or the original design.
Can anyone tell me the fundamental difference between the original waterpump and the recommended F7PZ-8501-AA replacement? Is there a way to identify what's on the truck by appearance? I inlcuded a photo of the aftermarket replacement.