Old time car water pump gasket mount question
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Old time car water pump gasket mount question
Ok, got my 74 Olds 350 rocket. Putting on rebuilt water pump. it has a paper gasket. Do you use just that when mount or does it need any type of skim coat of liquid sealant also? Can I use a dab of the liquid sealant to hep hold gasket in place it it is to be mounted dry otherwise.
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As Gus hinted, an XK8 forum is not exactly the right forum for a 1974 OLDS, but what the hell. Put sealant on both sides of the gasket.
It use to be that you put just enough sealant on so that when you tightened down the bolts (nuts) if you did it right, the sealant should ease out all around the part just enough to insure there was enough used. It's always a "Damn-it" issue if it doesn't and it leaks, so don't be afraid to use enough.
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It use to be that you put just enough sealant on so that when you tightened down the bolts (nuts) if you did it right, the sealant should ease out all around the part just enough to insure there was enough used. It's always a "Damn-it" issue if it doesn't and it leaks, so don't be afraid to use enough.
Cheers
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As Gus hinted, an XK8 forum is not exactly the right forum for a 1974 OLDS, but what the hell. Put sealant on both sides of the gasket.
It use to be that you put just enough sealant on so that when you tightened down the bolts (nuts) if you did it right, the sealant should ease out all around the part just enough to insure there was enough used. It's always a "Damn-it" issue if it doesn't and it leaks, so don't be afraid to use enough.
Cheers
It use to be that you put just enough sealant on so that when you tightened down the bolts (nuts) if you did it right, the sealant should ease out all around the part just enough to insure there was enough used. It's always a "Damn-it" issue if it doesn't and it leaks, so don't be afraid to use enough.
Cheers
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ON my old 327 or 350's i like to use a coat of coppre coat .just on one side of the gasket . if you do both sides you stand a chance of pushing the gasket out when tighten the bolts . if you can install hoses and fill system to check for leak before installing pullyes and belts . take your time and good luck .
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