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Jan 24, 2011 | 11:56 AM

champs65

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Quick oil pump question

When bolting the pump in, is it advisable to put a bit of permatex between the mating surfaces, or not? (or does it even matter)

I always thought the surfaces should be bare, but I just pulled an old pump off of a motor and someone had used some permatex in there at one point.

Opinions either way?

Jan 24, 2011 | 12:30 PM

bashcraft

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Don't need it.

Jan 24, 2011 | 12:49 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bashcraft

Don't need it.

The mating surfaces should be normal to each other and provide sufficent sealing.

Jan 24, 2011 | 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bashcraft

don't need it.

x3!!!!!!!!!!!

Jan 24, 2011 | 03:42 PM

snoopykissedlucy

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Yes....I must admit, I use the non-hardening stuff on there. But I dont place a bead......I barely wipe a very thin amount with my finger so it doesnt squeeze into the pump upon tightening.

Last edited by snoopykissedlucy; Jan 24, 2011 at 03:45 PM.

Jan 24, 2011 | 11:49 PM

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Any additional sealant in that splitline will increase pump gear clearance and reduce pump performance. Maybe not to much.....maybe...

Jan 24, 2011 | 11:49 PM

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Metal on metal. You don't want glue dripping around into the galley that goes directly into the bearings.

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Jan 25, 2011 | 06:53 AM

bashcraft

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Originally Posted by 7T1vette

Any additional sealant in that splitline will increase pump gear clearance and reduce pump performance. Maybe not to much.....maybe...

What are you talking about?

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Jan 25, 2011 | 07:35 AM

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so thats where I left my hammer. dang. No wonder my oilpan was wobbly.

Jan 25, 2011 | 09:11 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by snoopykissedlucy

Yes....I must admit, I use the non-hardening stuff on there. But I dont place a bead......I barely wipe a very thin amount with my finger so it doesnt squeeze into the pump upon tightening.

Hope your driving the pick on while its attached to the rear main cap as we have had to replace some rear caps before because guys have done this.