Any benefit to a little RTV between the oil pump & block?
10-28-2011, 05:22 PM
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Any benefit to a little RTV between the oil pump & block? When I install my oil pump, is there any benefit to using a very thin layer of RTV on the surface that seals between the oil pump output and the block? It seems to me that just having the machined surfaces can allow for a little bit of oil to escape.
10-29-2011, 01:25 AM
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I wouldn't use anything but if I did it wouldn't be RTV. I would use an anaerobic sealant such as a very thin layer of locktight. Magnuson uses the same on their blowers to seal everything.
10-29-2011, 06:32 AM
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My pump is cut and has a o ring between the block and pump because they do leak.
Lots of little things with these pumps should be done but are not.
If you are not pulling the pump appart and centering the housing to the crank it is also something that needs to be done. The pick up tube also could use attention.
For more info on pumps that fix alot of issues call Tim at the Car Shop Inc. They solved all the little issues I found with a melling pump
Tim
Lots of little things with these pumps should be done but are not.
If you are not pulling the pump appart and centering the housing to the crank it is also something that needs to be done. The pick up tube also could use attention.
For more info on pumps that fix alot of issues call Tim at the Car Shop Inc. They solved all the little issues I found with a melling pump
Tim
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My pump is cut and has a o ring between the block and pump because they do leak.
Lots of little things with these pumps should be done but are not.
If you are not pulling the pump appart and centering the housing to the crank it is also something that needs to be done. The pick up tube also could use attention.
For more info on pumps that fix alot of issues call Tim at the Car Shop Inc. They solved all the little issues I found with a melling pump
Tim
Lots of little things with these pumps should be done but are not.
If you are not pulling the pump appart and centering the housing to the crank it is also something that needs to be done. The pick up tube also could use attention.
For more info on pumps that fix alot of issues call Tim at the Car Shop Inc. They solved all the little issues I found with a melling pump
Tim
I cannot find a link to that Car Shop piece you are talking about. Could you share that with me.Thanks, Joe
10-29-2011, 05:52 PM
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Agreed 100%
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