84MustangLX

I keep blowing water pump gaskets on my 1984 Mustang LX. I have a brand new 3 row radiator with a 16 pound cap. My water pump along with my timing chain cover are brand new. I have a brand new thermostat, and housing. All of my hoses are fresh as well as my coolant. My car never seems to overheat, I just seem to be having a problem with pressure. I have thought of the possibility of my gauge being broken. But, I've blown the water pump gasket 30 seconds after having the car on. So, I can rule out the possibility of it overheating. It took a while for me to realize my overflow tank had a calcium deposit and wasn't even collecting fluid. I tried to break it up but couldn't, so I bought an aluminum racing one off of summit. It's not vented and I'm wondering if the whole time a good overflow application might solve my problem. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

1984Fox

What're you using for your gasket?

84MustangLX

I've used Fel-Pro gaskets each time. I started off using like a black paper gasket. After that blew I figured just a bad install and a weak gasket. But the Fel-Pro gaskets aren't doing anything different. I don't know much about the engine considering I bought it as is. I've been putting money into other areas of the car. Me living in Michigan I'm hoping to pull the engine this winter and find out more about it. But, I'd like to beat on the car and not worry about my water pump gasket.

89stanger1989

quick off topic question but how did you remove the whole water pump including the piece that connects to the block. i removed all the bolts but cant remove it. it feels like something is pulling it back in.

mjr46

if you are trying to remove the timing cover too , you need to remove the 4 bolts on the underside of the oil pan that go up into the timing cover

84MustangLX

I'm glad people are being so helpful on here.......8000000 views. No replies. Site is nearly pointless.

FivePointOhh

use rtv, tiz the gasket maker

P.S. be patient, its a free website with free advice. if you want it fixed and an answer ASAP take it to a mechanic. if you need help in order to do it yourself, just give it time, people do answer

mstngsule68

use some rtv and try using a torque wrench for tightening it.

84MustangLX

Well the fact that people post in my thread and get an answer faster than I do is ridic. But thanks for the advice. I'll try doing the torque wrench deal. Haven't ever torque'd the bolts down to spec.

FivePointOhh

it might help. also make sure the mating surface is clear of debri. sometimes remnates of old gasket/rtv can cause gasket blow out. i know it sounds retarded but make sure its the right waterpump and gasket.

dude i feel your pain on people getting answers before you do in your own thread. its more of a right time right person type of thing. maybe the person who can answer your question isnt on. i havent encountered your issue and im not a master tech but i do have some experience...so thats my best advice for now. if you still have issues i'll PM one of the techs on this site for you and get you an answer. we're all here to help. just dont be a douche like some people, we invite all good humored/natured people to be apart of our mustang community