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changed water pump, now it leaks..... 850

posted by  97-850 on  Sat Oct 29 14:47 CST 2011
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I installed a new Volvo pump today, only to see fluid leaking out between the gasket, pump & block. Grrr. I did not put any gasket seal on it, having cleaned the surface really well. Torqued all the bolts in a diagonal pattern to 14.8 ft lbs, or 177 inch pounds. Checking each bolt three times. Put all of it back together only to see coolant and water seeping out. Started the engine and more came out, slowly, but enough to warrant tearing it apart again.

So the point of this post is... What kind of sealant should I use on the gasket? Provided it wasn't damaged in the first place. I figure I have another day and half to work on it before Monday rolls around. If I cannot succeed, then I'll let my local mechanic do it and pay out the you know what.

BTW, it is true, these are a pain to change! 200k miles on the odometer and going strong.






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