Got the new water pump in, and was cranking in the tstat housing...it cracked! 
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Did you use a torque wrench or just crank down on it in a very manly way?Originally Posted by BigTonyOfDC
Got the new water pump in, and was cranking in the tstat housing...it cracked!
Time to make a trip to the junk yard...
Unfortunately, in a manly way, lol. Got a new housing for $10 at advance, they have 3 great coupons right now, like $40 off $110, $25 off $70, and $10 off $30... got a new belt and radiator hoses.
Next issue, broken bolt in water pump! Again, no torque wrench used, the last one popped while tightening it... I've hit it with PB blaster a few times, but it still wont budge, about 1/8" of the bolt is left, I'll let it soak and then try the vice grips, pliers weren't budging it. Any other suggestions? (I know, use a torque wrench to tighten next time, got that!)
Next issue, broken bolt in water pump! Again, no torque wrench used, the last one popped while tightening it... I've hit it with PB blaster a few times, but it still wont budge, about 1/8" of the bolt is left, I'll let it soak and then try the vice grips, pliers weren't budging it. Any other suggestions? (I know, use a torque wrench to tighten next time, got that!)
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Next issue, broken bolt in water pump! Again, no torque wrench used, the last one popped while tightening it... I've hit it with PB blaster a few times, but it still wont budge, about 1/8" of the bolt is left, I'll let it soak and then try the vice grips, pliers weren't budging it. Any other suggestions? (I know, use a torque wrench to tighten next time, got that!)
if you can squeeze the gun in there...weld a nut to it. If the vice grips fail.Originally Posted by BigTonyOfDC
Unfortunately, in a manly way, lol. Got a new housing for $10 at advance, they have 3 great coupons right now, like $40 off $110, $25 off $70, and $10 off $30... got a new belt and radiator hoses.Next issue, broken bolt in water pump! Again, no torque wrench used, the last one popped while tightening it... I've hit it with PB blaster a few times, but it still wont budge, about 1/8" of the bolt is left, I'll let it soak and then try the vice grips, pliers weren't budging it. Any other suggestions? (I know, use a torque wrench to tighten next time, got that!)
Great idea, I'll be jumping back on the jeep in a few days, time for a family vacation.
Is welding something "easy" to pick up on the fly? And for this type of job, what would I need? I have a Harbor Freight local to me. Hopefully the vice grips will help, but I'm thinking if I cranked it in too much, that might make things tougher.
Is welding something "easy" to pick up on the fly? And for this type of job, what would I need? I have a Harbor Freight local to me. Hopefully the vice grips will help, but I'm thinking if I cranked it in too much, that might make things tougher.