What size bolts are on a water pump?
For most water pumps, you will need bolts with a 5/16-inch thread width, and the width of the head may vary from 13 mm to 15 mm. Depending on the location of the missing bolts, you will need approximately eight bolts ranging in length from 1 1/4 to 2 1/4 inches.
Should I put sealant on water pump bolts?
Don’t apply sealant to an O-ring or a dry seal. When changing a water pump, replace all old gaskets and seals with new ones. If your new pump comes with a seal, make sure it’s in impeccable condition before installing it. (Some seals are so thin you could easily damage them when you rip off the packaging.)
What size are the water pump pulley bolts?
The bolts in this kit are 5/16″-24 x 3/4″ flat head cap screw. This bolt kit is used when you remove fan and stock pulley and install an aluminum pulley nose.
Should you put RTV on water pump bolts?
Registered. And follow the instructions: put the RTV on, put the pump in place with the bolts just finger tight, wait for an hour to let the RTV cure and only then tighten the bolts.
What size are SBC water pump pulley bolts?
What size are SBC crank pulley bolts?
The bolts for a small block chevy harmonic balancer/lower pulley bolts are 3/8 x 24 and about 1″ long.
Which RTV for water pump?
Suggested Applications:
| Permatex 22071 Water Pump & Thermostat RTV Silicone Gasket Maker | Permatex 82180 Ultra Black Gasket Maker | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical Applications | Water Pump & Thermostat Housings | Valve covers, oil pans, intake manifold end seals, timing covers, differential covers |
Can you heat aluminum to remove a bolt?
To break this bond, you need to expand the aluminum with heat. Since aluminum is an excellent heat sink, you need a lot of heat to free the corroded bolt.
Can you heat aluminum to get broken bolt out?
Heat up the bolt and a small portion of the surrounding aluminum metal with a propane torch. Hold the torch a few inches from the bolt so the flame touches only the bolt and about 1/4 inch of space around it. Wait until the metal turns red-hot. Remove the torch and allow the bolt and surface to cool.
