water pump?
11-04-2015, 11:42 AM
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water pump?
Hey guys when I put the water pump back,I'm using the stock wp gaskets ac delco ones from the dealer,do I need any specific silicon when I attach them to the pump. What do u guys recommend
11-08-2015, 10:51 AM
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Re: water pump?
Thank u Rob is black silicon ok to use for the bolts? And is it ok to use the silicon on just the bottom bolts bcuz that's where I noticed the coolant came out of when I took them off
11-08-2015, 02:34 PM
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Re: water pump?
No silicone is not ok. Pieces can break off and clog your cooling system. That is why I specified thread sealant. Use on all bolts. Coolant came out of the lower bolt holes because that was where the coolant level was down to.
11-09-2015, 11:22 PM
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Thank u n I'm sorry ill use thread sealant,gonna be working on it tomorrow thank you again
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