Dumb question, I know

[SHOoff89]

I need the part number or size of the O ring where the crossover tube from the water pump meets the thermo housing. Also, does anyone know of an easy way to put this back together again? That stupid 3 1/2in coolant line between the heads is a real pain in the ass.

 

[AREA 91]

I don't know the part # of the O ring off hand, but I can tell you that its been discontinued!!! The 3 1/2 inch hose is a pain in the ass!!! I cut a section from a piece of heavy duty truck hose (Gates). If your O rings are in good shape, you can reuse them, just make sure you use a little lubricant on them before installing. This will prevent from tearing them (as I did). Good luck! thumb

 

[sdpatt]

Why is that a stupid question?

You can get the Fel-Pro ES70425 water pump gasket set for about $6 from most auto parts stores. I have also bought several of the two O-rings from a hardware store. Discontinued? Hardly.

 

[SHOoff89]

I just thought this question was stupid because I kept tearing the o-ring when I would install it, get everything back together, just to have it leak all over the place. Thanks for the number!!

 

[pjtoledo]

SHOoff89:
I just thought this question was stupid because I kept tearing the o-ring when I would install it, get everything back together, just to have it leak all over the place. Thanks for the number!!

Use a little grease, or silicon sealant to glue the small O ring into the water pump grooves. On the big o ring for the tube a little dab of grease is all thats needed. You might want to inspect for corrosion, up here in the great salted north all the aluminum parts are slowly turning into a white powder. You being in Ca. may not have to worry about that.
On the 3 1/2" line, try removing the outlet housings from each head, still some work, but easy to put the hose on with them removed.

Perry Toledo,Ohio

<small>[ August 31, 2003, 10:53 AM: Message edited by: pjtoledo ]</small>

 

[RStalveyARFF]

bring the tube to napa. The'll bring out a case from under the counter and hook you up. I have at least 50 of em.

 

[DHMag]

SHO91MTX:
bring the tube to napa. The'll bring out a case from under the counter and hook you up. I have at least 50 of em.

Pep Boys also carries an assortment of Metric and SAE o-rings. they are located near the HELP section (well, at least where i go they are)

EDIT: the only dumb question is the unasked question.

<small>[ September 01, 2003, 10:23 AM: Message edited by: DHMag ]</small>