I think I'm screwed! Water pump threads on block rusted!

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Nov 10, 2003 | 10:30 PM

Rob94hawk

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I think I'm screwed! Water pump threads on block rusted!

The threads in the block have rusted and it's really hard to get the water pump bolts in there. Any suggestions? Thanx, Rob

Nov 10, 2003 | 10:36 PM

Kain

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First try some carb cleaner and a small wire brush for cleaning dishes, something that won't mess up the threads and disolve the rust.

That or get a tap and dye (sp?) set and clean up the threads.

Nov 10, 2003 | 11:38 PM

Compstall

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It's not that uncommon. If the bolts are that bad just replace them.

Nov 10, 2003 | 11:43 PM

jasons93z

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Try some brake cleaner. It will get in there and dry up the rust. Then spray some wd-40 in there to get it out. Thats what i would do.

Nov 11, 2003 | 02:52 AM

BBoyce

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1 word, Kroil. This stuff is great.

Ben

Nov 11, 2003 | 08:25 AM

RTZ-28

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wd-40 doesnt do anything for me and rust, i use pb-blaster that stuff works great with actually breaking down rust ive used it on every car ive had when replacing things

Nov 11, 2003 | 10:36 AM

leadfoot94

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wd-40 doesnt do anything for me and rust, i use pb-blaster that stuff works great with actually breaking down rust ive used it on every car ive had when replacing things

I second PB Blaster, it's second to none.

Nov 11, 2003 | 10:40 AM

Terran2k

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i used pb blaster on the bolts holding my coil in, worked good for me.

Nov 11, 2003 | 11:18 AM

Josh-'04 GTO

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Gotta get a new block........just kidding!

As mentioned, hit it with some PB Blaster or WD40. If it still seems messed up, clean up the threads with a tap.

Nov 11, 2003 | 12:05 PM

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Rob94hawk

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I let some wd40 sit on the threads overnight, in the block and on the bolt threads. I'll try to get them in soon. If this doesn't work I'll try PBblaster. If that doesn't work, I'll just have to tap them.

Thanx