[C1] clocking he water pump?

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Mar 2, 2020 | 10:45 AM

yaww

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clocking he water pump?

I am getting ready to put a new water pump onto my 283. Reading the forums, everyone mentions clocking the mount and pump to avoid future torque stress, but I could not find any reference on how to do it.

Can you explain or send me the link? I am sorry, I really did research but could not find.

Mar 2, 2020 | 11:26 AM

AZDoug

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I wouldn't worry about it, if you have a stock motor, it is simply "twisting" the motor mount plate in the opposite direction of engine Tq during bolt tightening to take up the few thousandths of slop on the MM plate holes.
Just torque the bolts properly, and retorque after running the car to full up.

If you have a serious motor, build one of these:
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Mar 2, 2020 | 12:01 PM

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I'll add: use non-hardening, old-school Permatex #2 if you don't want it to leak. Use RTV or silicone if you want it to leak.

Mar 2, 2020 | 01:45 PM

AZDoug

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GTOguy

I'll add: use non-hardening, old-school Permatex #2 if you don't want it to leak. Use RTV or silicone if you want it to leak.

What he said!

Doug

Mar 12, 2020 | 12:02 AM

yaww

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Thanks for your suggestions. I finished the replacement, and so far no leaks after 3-4 days of drive. I also made a video at:

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