On Tuesday, October 30, 2012 08:06:33 PM you wrote:
> I filled up the radiator today on my 318 with a rebuilt engine, new water
> pump, etc. and water started leaking out the bottom of the pump and also
> through both water passages between the timing cover and block. So I
> removed the water pump to find that the gasket was torqued and twisted up
> into the pump on the bottom. I guess it happened as the bolts were being
> tightened, but still find it very odd.
Somebody screwed up the pump installation, then. The gasket should be flat on
the mating surfaces, and held in place by the bolts.
> Don't know why the gasket between the timing cover and block isn't holding
> water though (haven't removed it yet).
Same guy that installed the pump installed the timing cover?
> I know there are different views on what to use, gasket w/ RTV. RTV alone,
> or The Right Stuff.
Gasket with RTV if that's what the manufacturer calls for.
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