new waterpump

disco dickie · Oct 2, 2011

hi guys,
just fitted new water pump, refilled with coolant, drove for a couple of miles and coolant ****ed out. it came from where the top hose meets the engine(sensor housing).

anyway, bought some blue silicon gasket stuff and followed the instructons and rebonded this housing to the block ( finger tight on the bolts for 1 hour and then tighten)

i have now refilled with coolant but havnt started the engine yet.

should i leave it 24 hours as this is how long it says to cure properly?

cheers guys

blue beasty · Oct 2, 2011

cant say I ever have but you could sit yourself down and watch the rugby

disco dickie · Oct 2, 2011

thats always an option beasty... but you know how it is, when you start its hard to stop... go on the wales anyway

jamesmartin · Oct 2, 2011

what are you using because i just use ordinary silicone sealant and its ready as soon as bolts tighgt

disco dickie · Oct 2, 2011

its permatex sensor safe blue rtv silicone gasket maker, but its ok now as i have sat down with a box of beer watching all blacks but cheering on canadia waiting for wales then an early start for spurs...... land rovers can wait till the morrow.... cheers james

Mr Noisy · Oct 2, 2011

****s sake, on the forum at 4.41 am!!!

Mr Noisy · Oct 2, 2011

Ahh, different time zone, I'll let you off!!

storm99 · Oct 2, 2011

In fairness...he is in new zealand...

storm99 · Oct 2, 2011

Blue Beasty is gay.

Mr Noisy · Oct 2, 2011

storm99 said:
In fairness...he is in new zealand...

Yeah i noticed after I posted! typical schoolboy error...

Apologies OP!

new waterpump

disco dickie

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blue beasty

Leaks an prone to bits dropping off

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Mr Noisy

Coming in your ears.

Mr Noisy

Coming in your ears.

storm99

Spreading Joy & Harmony

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Spreading Joy & Harmony

Mr Noisy

Coming in your ears.

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