Need help right now!!!! Please!
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Safety Car
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From: North New Jersey
Need help right now!!!! Please!
OK, I am in the middle of putting in my new water pump and when I took a closer look at my water pump, the gasket does not match the holes very well... I also have a really rough edge where the channel meets the block, can I dremmel this down to make it smooth? I dont know what to do! I am about to take pics right now...
Thanks guys!
Thanks guys!
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Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: North New Jersey
Thanks for the quick response, I am litteraly outside sitting on my tire scraping the old gasket off the block
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Tampa Fl
All will be ok just get that big burr off and don't let the metal fall into the pump.Deburr the dowel pin holes also.
Waterpump drain????think about it.
Make sure it all fits before you put sealant on the gaskets(put on car then remove)just to make sure the dowel holes,bolt holes and splines all line up.
Are you replacing your w/p seal in the timing cover?
You must use a special tool or marker cap.
Do not forget the drive coupler from your old pump
I used permatex high tack on the gaskets,man thats some good stuff
http://www.permatex.com/products/Aut...et_Sealant.htm
and I used this on the bolts(you must seal the bolt threads
http://permatex.carshopinc.com/produ...id/42283/80632
Waterpump drain????think about it.
Make sure it all fits before you put sealant on the gaskets(put on car then remove)just to make sure the dowel holes,bolt holes and splines all line up.
Are you replacing your w/p seal in the timing cover?
You must use a special tool or marker cap.
Do not forget the drive coupler from your old pump
I used permatex high tack on the gaskets,man thats some good stuff
http://www.permatex.com/products/Aut...et_Sealant.htm
and I used this on the bolts(you must seal the bolt threads
http://permatex.carshopinc.com/produ...id/42283/80632
Last edited by tblt44; Sep 17, 2010 at 10:14 PM.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Sierra Madre California
Just dremel the openings to match the gasket and you should be just fine. Using the dremel is easy; just use strokes and take your time. If you do you'll be surprised at the professional looking result you will get.
Thread Starter
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: North New Jersey
All will be ok just get that big burr off and don't let the metal fall into the pump.Deburr the dowel pin holes also.
Waterpump drain????think about it.
I used permatex high tack on the gaskets,man thats some good stuff
http://www.permatex.com/products/Aut...et_Sealant.htm
and I used this on the bolts(you must seal the bolt threads
http://permatex.carshopinc.com/produ...id/42283/80632
Waterpump drain????think about it.
I used permatex high tack on the gaskets,man thats some good stuff
http://www.permatex.com/products/Aut...et_Sealant.htm
and I used this on the bolts(you must seal the bolt threads
http://permatex.carshopinc.com/produ...id/42283/80632
Thread Starter
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 3,588
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From: North New Jersey
Ok, I dremmeled the edge and some of the rough parts... I think thats good enough, it came out pretty good, I will post pics later... Now, will that gasket stuff be good for the bolts or do I need the Teflon stuff?
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Drifting
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From: Tampa Fl
If it does not say its for threads I wouldn't use it.I used what I used because it looked like what GM used from the factory.
I would think any pipe thread sealant would work.I just used the permatex on mine because it was at the auto parts store,right next to the HIGH TACK stuff I used for the gaskets.I have no leaks,some people have leaks and have to pull it apart a second time.
I would think any pipe thread sealant would work.I just used the permatex on mine because it was at the auto parts store,right next to the HIGH TACK stuff I used for the gaskets.I have no leaks,some people have leaks and have to pull it apart a second time.
Thread Starter
Safety Car
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From: North New Jersey
If it does not say its for threads I wouldn't use it.I used what I used because it looked like what GM used from the factory.
I would think any pipe thread sealant would work.I just used the permatex on mine because it was at the auto parts store,right next to the HIGH TACK stuff I used for the gaskets.I have no leaks,some people have leaks and have to pull it apart a second time.
I would think any pipe thread sealant would work.I just used the permatex on mine because it was at the auto parts store,right next to the HIGH TACK stuff I used for the gaskets.I have no leaks,some people have leaks and have to pull it apart a second time.
Burning Brakes
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From: Minneapolis MN
I would've just got new GM gaskets as I'm pretty sure that is a aftermarket waterpump.My motto is "if it don't look right,don't use it or get another" to verify that you received the correct part.Dermel should work though.Good luck & are you replacing opti while you are there?How are the front cover seals & oil pan gasket?Any leaks from those areas?
Thread Starter
Safety Car
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From: North New Jersey
I would've just got new GM gaskets as I'm pretty sure that is a aftermarket waterpump.My motto is "if it don't look right,don't use it or get another" to verify that you received the correct part.Dermel should work though.Good luck & are you replacing opti while you are there?How are the front cover seals & oil pan gasket?Any leaks from those areas?
Drifting
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From: Tampa Fl
I used the felpro gaskets on mine.
Looks like your problem is the waterpump casting.
What brand pump did you buy?
was your old pump leaking from the weap hole?
I installed a drain on mine when I had it off.
That requires drilling and tapping a hole and installing a fitting and a hose.
Looks like your problem is the waterpump casting.
What brand pump did you buy?
was your old pump leaking from the weap hole?
I installed a drain on mine when I had it off.
That requires drilling and tapping a hole and installing a fitting and a hose.
Thread Starter
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 3,588
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From: North New Jersey
I used the felpro gaskets on mine.
Looks like your problem is the waterpump casting.
What brand pump did you buy?
was your old pump leaking from the weap hole?
I installed a drain on mine when I had it off.
That requires drilling and tapping a hole and installing a fitting and a hose.
Looks like your problem is the waterpump casting.
What brand pump did you buy?
was your old pump leaking from the weap hole?
I installed a drain on mine when I had it off.
That requires drilling and tapping a hole and installing a fitting and a hose.
Thanks for your fast advice/help! Its always nice for some second advice when you are not sure what to do!