Heza Posted July 13, 2005 Report Posted July 13, 2005 how much of an asspain is it to replace one on the 3.4? need to know ASAP cuz mine is leaking. im gonna try and get some stop leak stuff. any respones would be awesome! thanks! Quote
dohc v6 Posted July 13, 2005 Report Posted July 13, 2005 stop leak will not do anything if the pump is leaking . there are 9 bolts i believe 4 on the outside pulley and 5 on the pump. the pulley you might need a strap wrench. 1 hr and 20 bucks. Quote
Heza Posted July 13, 2005 Author Report Posted July 13, 2005 thanks dohc v6....i just picked up a reman pump and gasket. i didnt waste my time with leak fix crap. i appreciate the response....you wouldnt happen to know torque specs for the bolts would ya? Quote
Heza Posted July 13, 2005 Author Report Posted July 13, 2005 well, you couldnt be more correct. 1 hr and $20. you were dead on! Quote
DaveFromColorado Posted July 14, 2005 Report Posted July 14, 2005 it's 89 in. lbs for the water pump bolts, and I tightened the pully-to-water pump itself for about 110 in. lbs. don't forget to put RTV on the threads of the water pump bolts, as those bolts go into the water jacket, and if not sealed, they will leak again soon. --Dave. Quote
Heza Posted July 14, 2005 Author Report Posted July 14, 2005 it's 89 in. lbs for the water pump bolts, and I tightened the pully-to-water pump itself for about 110 in. lbs. don't forget to put RTV on the threads of the water pump bolts, as those bolts go into the water jacket, and if not sealed, they will leak again soon. --Dave. well fuck....i didnt RTV them, but if they start to leak, i guess ill be in there again. but wait....they werent RTVd for the last 89k miles, i guess we'll see wont we. hopefully you dont get the last laugh on this one! FTR: pump bolts 89 in. lbs and the pulley bolts 19 ft lbs per service manual. Quote
DaveFromColorado Posted July 15, 2005 Report Posted July 15, 2005 yeah, I had a car where i didn't RTV the pump bolts, and they leaked the second I started the engine, it kinda pissed me off. wow, 19 ft/lbs - that's 228 in/lbs, and I thought 110 in/lbs was overkill. --Dave. Quote
Heza Posted July 15, 2005 Author Report Posted July 15, 2005 ...well two days and still golden. maybe im pressing my luck, but we'll see what happens. any ideas on a MN meet before school seasons kicks off again? Quote
DaveFromColorado Posted July 15, 2005 Report Posted July 15, 2005 I dunno, perhaps we should post somethin' in the events section? I do know that Saturday Evening (7/16/05) I'll be at Porky's with my Mustang ... if anyone wants to drop in an say Hi or something. --Dave. Quote
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