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Old 05-22-2022, 08:08 AM   #3
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Default Re: Water Inlet Leak

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Originally Posted by gdmn852 View Post
Permatex the bolt threads ? I think those are through holes into water jacket. Sure you will get more responses.
They are blind holes.

Remove ALL old gasket material and CLEAN mounting surfaces with a solvent to remove all residue. I use permatex on both surfaces and a paper gasket. A bit of permatex on the bolt threads just because. Tighten bolts alternating evenly to no more than 40ftlbs. I tried a copper/asbestos gasket once and it leaked.

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