Bad_tx_Z28

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okay now im pissed ...i just replaced my water pump about 2 weeks ago and now the bitch is leaking again?? WTF!! I crawled up under the car while it was running and couldnt tell where it was coming from...i just know its coming from the water pump area...i dunno maybe a gasket slipped or something...what do yall think.

Formula93

i would guess the gaskets bewteen your block and water pump slipped, try using some black rtv to help it hold.

wht-z

i agree with formula, it is a neccessity to use rtv when doing a water pump

chavez885

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Agreed with posts above. Also, did you make sure you got most of the old gasket off when you put the new one on, that can cause leaks as well.

projekt70chevelle

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I know it sounds stupid, but go back and see if you can tighten any of the bolts down any further. This happened to me the first time i reinstalled my water pump. I mean might as well give it a once over before you decide to pull it off again.

letsrun97z

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weird i always put the bolts in to hold the gakets so they dont fall

porksoda

iTrader: (39)

Me too. I always put them on dry with no RTV or anything.

Speed Density

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I use a bit of RTV as well.

lt1taracing

i always clean and then glue the new gasket to the waterpump then clean the block surface and add some glue to it. once i had a tiny hole in one of the hoses and it looked like it was leaking down from the pump.

wht-z

just a question but when you opened the bleeder screws to let the air out did you tighten them back

jasonp31

All great reponses above.

Just my two cents. If you end up using RTV, first make sure that the block and water pump facings are cleaned thoroughly. Also, be very careful with RTV near the coolant system. You don't want a wad of that stuff floating around in your coolant system.

Formula350

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*cough* Temp sensor in tight with thread tape? (as well as thread tape on the water pump bolts).

Bad_tx_Z28

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yeah i used RTV when putting the gaskets on, yes the mating surfaces were cleaned, yes i closed the bleeder valve, no i havnt rechecked the bolts yet...will do tomorrow. hopefully that fixes it.

Enforcerws6

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The way to do it isn't thread tape or a bunch of black goop. Put the bolts thru the pump and the gasket put a little sealant on the end of the bolt and the gasket will not fall off and it will also make sure the bolts seal up good. Just be care full that you don't push the water pump all the way on before you start all the bolts and you are golden.

Bad_tx_Z28

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i did just take a quick peak...one of the small bolts on the face of the pump..towards the bottom was loose and the head was sticking out a bit...maybe my problem??

jasonp31

Nah, those pesky bolts are just there for looks.

Formula350

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We either use nothing or thread tape and never have a problem.

Bad_tx_Z28

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wow...a fancy looking waterpump...lol