changing oil and found coolant ?!?!?!?
11-10-2011, 06:11 PM
#5
The one on the left is what came off the car . The one on the right is what came with the water pump . You can see there is an o ring but it is missing the square ring . Which gasket do I use ? and if I should use the metal one where do I get the square ring ?
11-10-2011, 07:20 PM
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I prefer the style that came with the water pump. The fact that the square part is gone from the original gasket probably has a lot to do with your leak. I've seen more of those gaskets fail than the pumps themselves. If you want the OE style gasket, order some fel-pros, there is no such thing as putting the old gasket back together.
11-10-2011, 08:20 PM
#7
So just buy some fel pros ? Well the other gasket has both pieces but the other is missing the square one . I was thinking about buying one fel pro and reusing the factory one with a square and circle piece. Unless that is a bad idea ...
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11-10-2011, 09:06 PM
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Bad idea...
get two new metal ones (like the left one in your pic)... they now have the rubber/silicone circle/square molded to the metal.
The GM ones are good and are cheaply priced.
get two new metal ones (like the left one in your pic)... they now have the rubber/silicone circle/square molded to the metal.
The GM ones are good and are cheaply priced.
11-11-2011, 03:29 PM
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thats about how long it to me to change mine. well sorta.. i ran to the store to get a new belt and antifreeze after the pump was off then i cleans the thermostat.. lol first time too. did the problem get fixed?
