Waterpump bolts
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hi there
anyone know where I can get hold of the 2 long bolts that go through the power steering bracket, through the water pump and onto the timing cover, as I'm having great problems in sourcing them, since snapping them off trying to change the waterpump
Oh well gives me time to clean the rest of the area up now
Ta
anyone know where I can get hold of the 2 long bolts that go through the power steering bracket, through the water pump and onto the timing cover, as I'm having great problems in sourcing them, since snapping them off trying to change the waterpump
Oh well gives me time to clean the rest of the area up now
Ta
Well managed to source the 4 odd length bolts from a great Co called Aidpac Stainless for £12 and they actually delivered the next day as they said they would
Just got to fit it all and then see what other damage is done. Still looking for the replacement engine and looking at a 4.5 replacement one soon
Just got to fit it all and then see what other damage is done. Still looking for the replacement engine and looking at a 4.5 replacement one soon
WARNING!!
DO NOT use stainless bolts on a water pump fitment. I did this once, and when it came time to replace the pump, every one of them sheared off at the block. Be aware stainless is generally a _MUCH_ weaker material than steel, and has funny phase changes.
Let me explain how hard it was to drill out the stainless bits *&&%ing, &%£$£ing $£$%ing difficult. Stainless requires a cobolt drill bit! Took me three dyas to drill out, and re-tap to M8. and guess what I relaced them with - Yep, steel Cap screws.
The application was an Alfa Alloy Block, M6 x 30, to factory Torque 7N.m. You might have a different, even more exciting experience, but bear in mind my one.
Kind Regards, Jim
DO NOT use stainless bolts on a water pump fitment. I did this once, and when it came time to replace the pump, every one of them sheared off at the block. Be aware stainless is generally a _MUCH_ weaker material than steel, and has funny phase changes.
Let me explain how hard it was to drill out the stainless bits *&&%ing, &%£$£ing $£$%ing difficult. Stainless requires a cobolt drill bit! Took me three dyas to drill out, and re-tap to M8. and guess what I relaced them with - Yep, steel Cap screws.
The application was an Alfa Alloy Block, M6 x 30, to factory Torque 7N.m. You might have a different, even more exciting experience, but bear in mind my one.
Kind Regards, Jim
Thanks for that, they were not stainless as I wanted normal bolts and not show bolts. Good job too by the sounds of it as the last lot were a pain as it was. Greased them up with copper grease before fitting them
Took her out for a spin today to test for leaks etc and all seemed good. Even seemed to have power there so no permament damage done from over heating - well none apparent.
Engine looking good now as cleaned / painted bits I could get too. Will try post pics sometime
Ta
Took her out for a spin today to test for leaks etc and all seemed good. Even seemed to have power there so no permament damage done from over heating - well none apparent.
Engine looking good now as cleaned / painted bits I could get too. Will try post pics sometime
Ta
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