gaber6

Ok, I just took everything apart, cleaned it, checked it, added a layer of protection of silicone where it meets the block, and it leaks worse than before.

Do the bolts need a layer of teflon tape like on my old Camaro, or do those holes not reach into the system.

There was a second O-ring that came in the kit that I'll use instead of the one that was pre-installed on the new WP. This is crazy.

Gabe

Blue TTop

That sucks! Could any of the 3 bolts be stripped or cross threaded?

gaber6

Maybe the first o-ring isn't working, I suppose I should have switched that on this go around, so next reinstall will be the different o-ring, a bigger bead of sealant and teflon tape on the threads.

carsluTT

the opening in the block the pump go's into? iv had lots of vr6's leak from build up inside the block where the pump sits causing the seal to buckle when inserted into place.

id exchange the pump where ever u got it and get a new one and start over.

Scenic Driver

Nobody else did, including myself. There is something that isn't right with how the wp is sealing and obviously the band-aid approach isn't working. It's probably something like what carsluTT is saying.

Blue TTop

Agreed. No sealant or tape should be needed.

gaber6

I will try the o-ring on this one before returning the pump itself. I can't imagine that the pump itself could be bad.

msauve

and don't use steel wool to clean the bore. Get some brass wool, it's softer than steel and will remove built-up minerals and corrosion without scratching the bore. Alternately, some very fine (240 or more) wet-or-dry sandpaper, but make sure you clean it out well afterward.

Lubricate the o-ring with some coolant before installing. If you really want to use a sealant, use a non-curing one, like Hylomar. But, none is needed.

The bolts don't need sealing.

gaber6

I did lubricate the o-ring on the second install as well. When I took it out, it looked perfectly fine. I'll have an update by the end of the week for sure on try number three. Thanks for all your input.