Rocktraingreen
Registered User
I have replaced the water pump and had two times with the same result: coolant flows heavily from the timing cover and gasket from the top two bolt area. This is just dumping it in without starting it. I let the gasket set over night to set up the first night with the gasket that came with the new pump. This attempt I used the permatex grey thermostat housing and WATER PUMP gasket maker. Not happy that it was still wet and tacky over night when I cleaned pump and cover. The project is in side about 50-60* F. I put the sealant on all bolts. Especially the top two and bottom. Tightened and Torqued 12 then 15ft-lbs in a 14 point star pattern…. There is no oil/coolant mixture but the timing cover seal is my suspect. Could the timing cover have warped? I have to check the flush on the pump and cover plate with straight edge and light. I left the second failure installed to troubleshoot what I may have done wrong. I had a friend come and help me with the second gasket attempt with a fel-pro blue seal impregnated gasket. He has done countless seals and decades of muscle/ truck/ heavy- light mechanics and he is perplexed as well. I need prayers and y’all may be His answer. Thanks for reading because I have exhausted most of my money and multiple days, the rock train green is my business and passion. Has anyone had similar failures?