Water pump replace questions

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Oct 28, 2008 | 05:37 AM

ncbirdfan

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Water pump replace questions

I am replacing the water pump on my '01 TransAm and have a couple of questions.

Do the bolts need a sealer, anti-seize or do they go back in dry?

Also, re-use the thermostat housing 0-ring or get a new one?

Thanks in advance!

Oct 28, 2008 | 09:13 AM

cre81r

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usually get a new seal and don't put anything on the bolt,just torque em to specs

Oct 28, 2008 | 09:16 AM

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I used thread sealer on my bolts, they had it when I took them out..Figuired I should put them back with it on. I have reused my thermostat o-ring before as well just don't stretch it all out when removing the stat from the housing

Oct 28, 2008 | 09:30 AM

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If it was me I would just spend the $1 of so on a new O-Ring for the T-Stat housing. It would probably be fine to reuse but its less than $2 and its cheap insurance not to have to go back in a replace (and loose coolant) if it does happen to leak.

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