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P-gasket replacement?

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jnoshea:
Well it took 9 hours in the end because one of the water pump bolts (yes one of the three around the P-gasket) was so seized that not even the vice-grips would budge it. Had to spend 3 hours cutting through it at a very awkward angle. Finally got the water pump housing off and found that only about 10% of the original P-gasket was still there, the rest had disolved away. Anyway, all back together now and just waiting to test it on a long journey to see if this has cured the overheating problem.  Fitted a new water pump while I was there.

By the way, I replaced the three P-gasket bolts with stainless steel studs this time.  Keeps the P-gasket nicely in place while you slide the water pump assembly back on.  Need to be careful to get the length right though otherwise they could come close to the drive belt.

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