new waterpump...still leaking!!
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new waterpump...still leaking!! 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.
...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. 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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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??
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