Mazda 6 Water Pump Removal & Replacement - 2007

Amazon was the cheapest source for parts at the time this video was created. Here are links to parts mentioned in this video:
amzn.to/2UNkeiU (Gates 43230BH Water Pump & Housing)
amzn.to/3ax33ZN (Water pump and gasket only. Does NOT include the housing)
amzn.to/2wT4JOp (Dorman 902-003 Water Hose Connector)
Link to the belt for this water pump: amzn.to/2WYsn6M
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I replaced the water pump in a 2007 Mazda 6 and then found out the leak was in the plastic part of the main housing. 3 national parts chains told me the housing was a dealer only item ($150+), then I found the part on Amazon including a water pump for less than the price of a water pump by itself. Replacement is different than most cars due to the water pump location on the opposite side of the engine from the main belt and a pulley that is in the way. Thanks for watching the video. Give me a thumbs up if this video was helpful. This info should apply to a 2006 Mazda 6 as well.
This engine is a Ford Duratec 3.0 V6.