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hazelhoff

02-02-2024 06:22 AM

Waterpump nut

How much torque does one apply to the waterpump packing nut ? I mean, to stop it leaking ?

jimsa

02-02-2024 07:25 AM

Re: Waterpump nut

Just enough to stop the leak. Any more will prematurely ware the packing.

katy	02-02-2024 08:11 AM

Re: Waterpump nut

Best to gently tighten it with the engine running.

bruceincam

02-02-2024 10:48 AM

Re: Waterpump nut

If you can't stop the "leak" with gentle pressure on the packing nut, you may need more packing. Keep in mind that a drip once every now and then isn't a "leak".

Bob Bidonde

02-02-2024 10:56 AM

Re: Waterpump nut

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This slide may help you:

hazelhoff

02-12-2024 08:29 AM

Re: Waterpump nut

Somehow the waterpump didn’t contain any graphite packing rings haha. Problem solved ! Thanks guys ….

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