Should I use sealant on a water pump gasket?
Should I use sealant on a water pump gasket?
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.)
How do I know if my water pump gasket is bad?
A leaking radiator, overheating, white-colored or sweet-smelling exhaust and green-tinted spark plugs are all signs the head gasket is wearing, broken or on its way to that status. When you see white smoke coming from your tailpipe, it is time to stop in at Wiygul Automotive Clinic for an inspection.
What kind of oil leak does a Ford PowerStroke have?
From ATS, International, Ford Motor Company, and Alliant Power. For Ford 7.3L Powerstroke 94-97, 99-03. The leak at the dipstick flange is a well known issue with the 7.3 Powerstroke engine. The leak develops because the factory O-ring mounted inside the adapter swells over time due to exposure to oil.
When to replace the fuel bowl seals on a PowerStroke?
For 1999-2003 7.3L Powerstroke Only.If your removing your fuel bowl to install a new high pressure oil pump, you may want to replace these seals to prevent leakage after re-install. If you have an af..
What causes the dipstick on a Powerstroke engine to leak?
For Ford 7.3L Powerstroke 94-97, 99-03. The leak at the dipstick flange is a well known issue with the 7.3 Powerstroke engine. The leak develops because the factory O-ring mounted inside the adapter swells over time due to exposure to oil. As the seal swells it actually deforms the inner piece of the adapter causing the outer nut to loose..
What is the part number for the head gasket on a Ford?
International part #:1815980C1.. Gasket between transfer case and transmission, Ford part number E7TZ-7086-A. (E7TZ7086A).. This is a single gasket only. See below for gasket set if you need the entire head gasket set.
