Water Pump Replacement Questions...
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Racer
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From: Double Oak, TX
Water Pump Replacement Questions...
Getting ready to replace water pump on my 96 LT1. It has 29K miles and started leaking (rusting through) on the underside. Bought replacement unit from dealer and have a couple questions.
1. What type of RTV sealant should I use?
2. Should I use the sealant on both sides of the gaskets, or just one? Which side if one?
3. Should I use an anti-seize compound on the bolts to the block?
Any other comments/suggestions from anyone else that's done this would be appreciated.
Rick
1. What type of RTV sealant should I use?
2. Should I use the sealant on both sides of the gaskets, or just one? Which side if one?
3. Should I use an anti-seize compound on the bolts to the block?
Any other comments/suggestions from anyone else that's done this would be appreciated.
Rick
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Latham NY
Re: Water Pump Replacement Questions... (edwards)
This might help: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=455462
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: tucson AZ
St. Jude Donor '04 & '05
Re: Water Pump Replacement Questions... (edwards)
Just my own thoughts.....get the FlowKooler water pump...works for years and gives alot more cooling than stock.....but these are my feelings only...since I do use one... http://www.flowkooler.com at least check it out....to each his own!!!!!!!!
again just my humble thoughts...
tony
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[Modified by oldace84, 2:06 AM 12/23/2002]
again just my humble thoughts...
tony
:smash: :smash: :smash:
[Modified by oldace84, 2:06 AM 12/23/2002]
Cruising
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Moreno Valley CA
Re: Water Pump Replacement Questions... (edwards)
I have replaced mine and taken it off about 4 times for access. I use High temp RTV on both sides of the gaskets and on the bolt threads and have not had any leaks or problems removing the bolts. Hope this helps.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2001
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From: San Diego CA
Re: Water Pump Replacement Questions... (edwards)
I used black hi-temp RTV on both sides of the gaskets, let them set till cured.
I used thread sealant on the bolts. They go into the water jacket so they definetly need something.
Wow, 29K on your water pump. How lucky can you get?
You might also consider an electric pump.
I used thread sealant on the bolts. They go into the water jacket so they definetly need something.
Wow, 29K on your water pump. How lucky can you get?
You might also consider an electric pump.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 1999
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From: Pineville, Louisiana
Re: Water Pump Replacement Questions... (oldace84)
Just my own thoughts.....get the FlowKooler water pump...works for years and gives alot more cooling than stock.....but these are my feelings only...since I do use one... http://www.flowkooler.com at least check it out....to each his own!!!!!!!!
again just my humble thoughts...
tony
:smash: :smash: :smash:
[Modified by oldace84, 2:06 AM 12/23/2002]
again just my humble thoughts...
tony
:smash: :smash: :smash:
[Modified by oldace84, 2:06 AM 12/23/2002]
They don't seem to have a water pump to fit a 1996 :nono:
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