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Serious water pump leak. 200 1990

posted by  matt82dl on  Wed May 29 19:43 CST 2013
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If both mating surfaces are clean and smooth no gasket sealer is required, just the paper. Don't forget to clean the donut mating surface on the underside of the head.

The method I use is:
Install the rubber donut into the pump
Hang the pump on the studs while inserting the pipe into the back of the pump.
Install two nuts on the studs that have slotted holes (finger tight)
Lever the pump upwards using *two* awls inserted into the lower round bolt holes.
When you see that the rubber donut is evenly squished, tighten the slotted hole stud nuts
Install the rest of the bolts and torque evenly

I'm sure there is an extensive writeup in the FAQ. I just did my sisters water pump a few weeks ago and just got a chance to check my work and still bone dry.

Good luck,



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