- Jun 14, 2007
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Hey guys,
I haven't driven my 90 coupe much this year after replacing the timing cover gasket and water pump. Mainly because of what you'll see in the picture.
This picture was after a short drive out of town and in town. But this is as bad as it's been getting. No evidence of it dripping anywhere. It's almost like it's just "sweating" a bit if that makes sense?
Where did I go wrong? I re-tightened everything after a couple heat cycles. Used Permatex thread sealant on the bolt threads. I used Permatex high tack sealant on the gaskets to keep the in place. I put loc-tite on the two bolts on the water pump back plate.
I noticed there was a little slit or groove at the bottom of the timing cover. Was I suppose to put rtv there?
I'll probably keep driving it and checking it so often. It's been sitting for months in my shop with zero coolant leak.
Thanks!
I haven't driven my 90 coupe much this year after replacing the timing cover gasket and water pump. Mainly because of what you'll see in the picture.
This picture was after a short drive out of town and in town. But this is as bad as it's been getting. No evidence of it dripping anywhere. It's almost like it's just "sweating" a bit if that makes sense?
Where did I go wrong? I re-tightened everything after a couple heat cycles. Used Permatex thread sealant on the bolt threads. I used Permatex high tack sealant on the gaskets to keep the in place. I put loc-tite on the two bolts on the water pump back plate.
I noticed there was a little slit or groove at the bottom of the timing cover. Was I suppose to put rtv there?
I'll probably keep driving it and checking it so often. It's been sitting for months in my shop with zero coolant leak.
Thanks!
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