water pump replacement question
08-31-2009, 09:35 PM
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water pump replacement question
my waterpump started to leak by the gasket, it was a slow leak then all of a sudden leaked like crazy.
after shopping around i decided to purchase a stock one from autozone. since ive never had an overheating prob before with the original one. so no need for a super duty one.
anway its a duralast one with lifetime warranty. and comes with the two gaskets and backplate. my question is which sealant should i use, how much should i apply and if its even needed at all. will the gaskets be enough on their own? also the plate and one of the gaskets is already bolted to the waterpump, should i leave it or unbolt the two bolts also apply sealant to the gasket.
after shopping around i decided to purchase a stock one from autozone. since ive never had an overheating prob before with the original one. so no need for a super duty one.
anway its a duralast one with lifetime warranty. and comes with the two gaskets and backplate. my question is which sealant should i use, how much should i apply and if its even needed at all. will the gaskets be enough on their own? also the plate and one of the gaskets is already bolted to the waterpump, should i leave it or unbolt the two bolts also apply sealant to the gasket.
08-31-2009, 10:00 PM
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hey i was doing some more searching on the forums and came across someone using the right stuff sealant just by itself. any experience with that stuff and whats the model number to check it out?
also how about the bolts, any locktight or special sealant needed on them? and whats the torque specs needed for each bolt?
also how about the bolts, any locktight or special sealant needed on them? and whats the torque specs needed for each bolt?
09-03-2009, 10:51 PM
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ok everything went real nice and smooth. no leaks at all from the gasket. i did find a small hole in the lower radiator hose. so i changed that as well. after filling up the radiator i started the car and let it run for a few mins however it still ran over 200 degree's. so i shut the engine. then i squeezed the upper radiator hose to see if coolant was in it and there was some. but not filled completely.
about a year ago i replaced the thermostat with a 180 temp one. so i dont think that is faulty. the only other thing i can thing of is maybe my temp sending gauge wire is too close to the headers throwing off my readings. is that possible?
about a year ago i replaced the thermostat with a 180 temp one. so i dont think that is faulty. the only other thing i can thing of is maybe my temp sending gauge wire is too close to the headers throwing off my readings. is that possible?