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Are you sure you are tightening the bolts correctly? If memory serves me you need to start with the bolt that's near the 3 o'clock position and move counter-clockwise, tightening each bolt to 7-10 ft lbs, then repeat.
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The only potential problem that I see is that I have a dial-type torque wrench (the one with a long bar attached to the head of the wrench, and on the other end is a dial which shows the flex of the bar.) These aren't fully accurate, as the bar tends to bend over time. This one is a little older, and only has a 2% accuracy rate anyway. I would really like to invest in a click-type torque wrench, but they're so expensive and I'm already hurting for $$$ right now. Should I just suck it up and do it? |
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....and then you tightened them again, right? You have to do it twice. Dave |
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About that pressure test thingy....
I have built such a thing once, using a old pressure cap and a tire "valve" (don't know the term for this). Just drill a hole in the old pressure cap and install the tire valve, use a type that have threads and a nut, and put some sealing stuff in between. Done! , now you can use a pump or comressed air to pressurize the system to maybe 1-1.5 bar. /Sonny
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Just a thought... Is it a possibility that a leaky head gasket can be causing my problems? Directly after I installed my new water pump gaskets, it started to leak without starting the car. This makes me think that it is not a head gasket problem, but I just thought I'd ask.
BTW - is it normal for antifreeze/coolant to feel slightly oily? As in, when you rub it between your fingers? I think I would **** my pants if oil was somehow in my coolant, so I'm just making sure. Thanks so much for the help everyone. Couldn't do it without ya. |
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Weeell, I got my replacement water pump, gasket, seal, and thermostat today. I love it when I find a parts dept. at a dealership that is actually nice.
All parts installed, and so far there is no leaking. I'm keeping my fingers crossed, though... I put some coolant stop-leak in there for good measure, too. The only problem is that my engine is now making a funny clickity noise when running. It increases in speed as the RPMs go up. I made sure the timing belt was on correctly, and that the cams and crank were aligned. I also counted the number of belt teeth between the crank and cam pulleys. I'm thinking I just miscounted or something, because this morning (before I fixed everything), it was running fine. Oh well. I'll fix it tomorrow. Here's hoping! |
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Stop-leak may also make your coolant appear "oily."
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