NEED: Water Pump 1500 Silverado - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Billy V · 09-30-2011, 09:17 PM

A few things to be aware of when replacing a water pump.

Use an RTV Sealant that is specifically design for Water Pump/Thermostat housing - with Glycol resistance.
This one -> http://www.permatex.com/products/Aut...one_Gasket.htm

Also
A couple of the lower bolts on the pump will pass through the coolant. Those bolts need to be prepped with sealant as well.

Lastly
Prep and clean your mating surfaces carefully to remove all the old gasket material. When you apply the New gasket sealant use a moderate amount - enough to get the job done - not an overloaded amount.
-The reason for this is excess sealant will find its way into your radiator and clog cooling passages.

Its a straight forward job from there.

coxtanker421 · 10-01-2011, 04:12 PM

stupid ? do they have pick a part in s.d. im in s.f. valley. i could be wrong but those pumps should be a dime a dozen? pm if u want a LA price? heading that way soon.

mtnbykr2 · 10-01-2011, 09:30 PM

thanks for the tips nice talkin to ya, talk to you soon...late....b

Tman · 10-02-2011, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coxtanker421

stupid ? do they have pick a part in s.d. im in s.f. valley. i could be wrong but those pumps should be a dime a dozen? pm if u want a LA price? heading that way soon.

Ouch...I got feelings too ya know...

Definitely not much sense putting a used one on, that would be, well, stupid.

mtnbykr2, thanks for the tips.

Appreciate all of your input, esp with the experience you have.
This is what makes BWE good...

Billy V, putting the pump on manana, you coming over?

09-30-2011, 09:17 PM	#1
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	A few things to be aware of when replacing a water pump. Use an RTV Sealant that is specifically design for Water Pump/Thermostat housing - with Glycol resistance. This one -> http://www.permatex.com/products/Aut...one_Gasket.htm Also A couple of the lower bolts on the pump will pass through the coolant. Those bolts need to be prepped with sealant as well. Lastly Prep and clean your mating surfaces carefully to remove all the old gasket material. When you apply the New gasket sealant use a moderate amount - enough to get the job done - not an overloaded amount. -The reason for this is excess sealant will find its way into your radiator and clog cooling passages. Its a straight forward job from there. __________________

10-01-2011, 04:12 PM	#2
coxtanker421 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 270	stupid ? do they have pick a part in s.d. im in s.f. valley. i could be wrong but those pumps should be a dime a dozen? pm if u want a LA price? heading that way soon.

10-01-2011, 09:30 PM	#3
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	thanks for the tips nice talkin to ya, talk to you soon...late....b