Anyone got aspare water pump gasket at hand (s/b)?

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Wed Jun 28, 17 12:56 pm

New water pump, new (cheap looking) gasket failed. I've ordered a spare pair (Felpro) but cant get them until next week.

If anyone has one that they would post down for this weekend id be grateful. Obviously I'll post a replacement back next week.

Never had so much aggro simply replacing a water pump.

Adam · Post by **Adam** » Wed Jun 28, 17 3:35 pm

Miles, just use some of that silicone gasket maker in a tube. That's what I used. Only needs a smear. Mind you, it's a much smaller mating surface on abig block.

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Wed Jun 28, 17 3:44 pm

I did Adam, dam thing still leaked! Fist time I fitted it I think the gasket might have slipped as I moved the pump past the power steering bracket.
The second time I just used gasket blue and torqued it down. Still leaked..

Demon James · Post by **Demon James** » Wed Jun 28, 17 11:05 pm

I'll have a look tomorrow, Miles. I did have a couple and I also made the one that's been on the Demon for a year or so

I did a combination on all mine, SB and BB. Light smear on each face and gasket between. Never leaked

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Thu Jun 29, 17 7:26 am

Thanks James, looks like I've been unlucky or not cleaned the faces sufficiently. At least I've got nice new bolts that fit properly now!

latil · Post by **latil** » Thu Jun 29, 17 8:26 am

Mr Kellogg usually helps me out with this sort of thing. Scissors,scalpel,hole punch and some Hylomar.

Demon James · Post by **Demon James** » Thu Jun 29, 17 8:29 am

Which one Miles?

I use the shape on the right. I've got two homemade ones but I darent send one of those hahaha be a bit embarrassing if it leaked

Even though when I replaced the inlet manifold I made my own and again after last years engine rebuild, both where/are fine

I can post today

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Thu Jun 29, 17 9:04 am

Hi James, its the one on the right mate. thanks very much! I'll send a replacement back to you next week.
Just Pm'd you my addresss

Demon James · Post by **Demon James** » Thu Jun 29, 17 9:28 am

It's on its way

I have sent a text but it was stuck in "cued for sending"

so ignore that if it comes through

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Thu Jun 29, 17 10:49 am

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Sun Jul 02, 17 9:57 pm

Thanks James, back on the road again. CheersðŸ‘

Demon James · Post by **Demon James** » Sun Jul 02, 17 11:06 pm

Top job mate, happy to help. Glad you got it sorted