Ford Repair: water pump stud blots, lincoln town car, weep hole


Question
I have a 1988 Lincoln Town Car with a 5.0 302 engine. Recently the water pump began leaking out of the weep hole. I purchased a new water pump and began replacing it today. I was in the process of removing the bolts on the water pump, when a couple of the bolts snapped off. These bolts go into the engine block and were seized. They also have studs that stick out from the water pump for mounting accessory brackets. Is there a store that sells these studs, or will I have to make a trip to a junkyard?

Answer
an autoparts store might carry them, or a dealership with a repair shop.  They will be tough to find, and you may have to go to a junk yard.  If you cant find them there is an eaiser way to go without using the correct bolt.  Use a piece of threaded rod that is the same size as the needed bolt.  Thred the rod into the hole and then put a nut on to hold the waterpump and timing cover down.  then cut the rest of the rod to the approate leangth to allow your accessories to be bolted on to.  You can also just cut the rod by matching it up to the old bolt, and put the nut in the correct spot.