Water pump dripping
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Year: 1997
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Water pump dripping
So i just replaced my water pump i torqued it down to 45 ftlbs but it drips a little how much should i torque the bolts down to? Or do i need to do the gasket agaon?
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From: West Springfield, MA
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
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according to factory service manual from jeep/ chrysler its only supposed to be 17 ftlbs... you deff. need a gasket and could have warped mating surfaces...
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From: Herndon, VA
Year: 1996
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RTV will do, but they also make a specialized water pump gasket sealer. I usually go for that. Cranking that thing down to 45 ft lbs could have ruined it to be honest. Good luck.
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so now i'm going take the pump and see whats going on there. i went to the parts store but they didn't have a gasket. will it be ok just to use RTV black thats what i have in hand
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From: morrisonville ny
Year: 2000 @ 1994 givin away
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Buy the chiltons book it's not much but tells you the torqe specs and stuff,that way you guys stop making these silly mistakes.
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