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Did the water pump, now a leak, not rubber seals.... 200 1975

posted by  GustafKalle on  Thu Apr 14 14:46 CST 2005
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Nah, experience seems to be spread out over too long time. I´m a rusty Wasserpumpenmann.

Applying pressure the way you suggest seems a good idea. I have an electric tyre pump, the type you can plug into cig lighter. Will look around for a cap and a valve.

Please give me an idea of what pressure is maximum advisable to apply. Will cap work as a safety valve and open at 50 psi or so?

Another thing: leak seems to be less now, 4 days of driving after pump replacement. Can I expect the gasket to swell and stop the leak - I suspect the leak is at the gasket somewhere.

If I have a rough motor block surface, will it help to put in two gaskets to make the seal thicker, supposedly filling out the pits better, or should I apply some sealant too, and if so what kind?

Gustafkalle






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