water pump bolt torque specs ???

kell 9

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hi i just put in a new water pump kit in my leg and was wondering whaht i should tighten the nuts down to
 

Jake_MN

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Re: water pump bolt torque specs ???

knowing the model and serial number of your engine would be helpful.
 

Chris1956

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Re: water pump bolt torque specs ???

Snug them up, short of deflecting the plastic. If you make them too tight, you will crack the plastic water pump cover.
 

j_martin

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Re: water pump bolt torque specs ???

Snug them up, short of deflecting the plastic. If you make them too tight, you will crack the plastic water pump cover.

Yep. I've found a few of the book torque specs are a tad high.
 
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