I never use any sealant unless it's explicitly called for by manufacturer's installation notes. I bought a water pump that called for it, and I didn't put it on. I only noticed after I installed it. I'll let you know if it leaks. I seriously doubt it. Most everytime, you don't need sealant at all. Use new gaskets, o-rings, etc and correct torque values and you'll be in good shape. No doubt about that.
Buffy & Philip Simmons wrote: >Ok.time to install the waterpump, air box, exaust and bolt this thing >in. On that note, a few questions: > >1. I note the previous owner used some sort of gasket sealer for most >of the accessories (waterpump and other items that bolt to block).is >this recommended? > >2. Can someone talk me through what I need to do to get this thing >properly "timed" prior to firing it up.I have a dim recollection that I >need to find a timing mark, and then see if its on the exaust >stroke.further, can you tell me what way the motor (and the distributer) >turn.and the firing order > > >Thank you in advance > >Philip > |
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