I just replaced my water pump and radiator hoses with a new
t-stat. Everything was great until I tested it out and saw a small leak beginning to pool water on top where it meets the block on the little ledge there. Took it all apart and the gasket between the block and plate is trashed so I gotta get another gasket. I did not use sealant on this surface, only a smear on the pump to plate and plate to gasket surfaces. Any tips on how to do this correctly. Much easier removal the 2nd time. I am out another week until this is fixed and I can find a gasket.
t-stat. Everything was great until I tested it out and saw a small leak beginning to pool water on top where it meets the block on the little ledge there. Took it all apart and the gasket between the block and plate is trashed so I gotta get another gasket. I did not use sealant on this surface, only a smear on the pump to plate and plate to gasket surfaces. Any tips on how to do this correctly. Much easier removal the 2nd time. I am out another week until this is fixed and I can find a gasket.