If for any reason there are rust pits these connections, cleaned to death, may leak. As old as these vehicles are when I see this I alway glue the thing un with sylicone seal. I very rarely ever have a leak. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm On Thu, 4 Dec 2003, Rick Koller wrote: > Hi all, > I recently installed a new o-ring at the junction of the big black water > pipe (2.1 engine ) and the water pump. I cleaned both sides thoroughly and > installed the new o-ring. Now the thing leaks at this junction. Does anyone > have a suggestion of some type of sealant to staunch the flow of coolant. > Thanks. > Rick Koller > |
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