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Pipe to water pump
Posted: 26 Sep 2021, 09:17
by kentishvanman
1.9 DG engine
L shaped pipe between thermostat and water pump. This pipe bolts to the water pump with flange and O ring.
Do the two bolts [Allen Key headed] have a torque setting? Cannot find one anywhere.
Thanks
Re: Pipe to water pump
Posted: 26 Sep 2021, 22:46
by maxstu
Never bothered with any setting. If l recall there is a large o'ring in a groove on water pump side. I also add a smear of high temp silicone gasket like K2 and nip it up firmly.
BTW the last time l replaced a waterpump my local plumber's shop gave (buckshee) me the correct size o'ring. Worked a treat.
Re: Pipe to water pump
Posted: 27 Sep 2021, 07:22
by kentishvanman
maxstu wrote: ↑26 Sep 2021, 22:46
Never bothered with any setting. If l recall there is a large o'ring in a groove on water pump side. I also add a smear of high temp silicone gasket like K2 and nip it up firmly.
BTW the last time l replaced a waterpump my local plumber's shop gave (buckshee) me the correct size o'ring. Worked a treat.
Thanks. Assumed as none given in books there was not a specific torque. Already assembled with new o ring just thought I would check before filling up
Re: Pipe to water pump
Posted: 28 Sep 2021, 09:26
by Aidan
20Nm 15ftlb, same with all similar sized bolts/machine screws into similar material (alloys)
Re: Pipe to water pump
Posted: 28 Sep 2021, 11:09
by kentishvanman
Aidan wrote: ↑28 Sep 2021, 09:26
20Nm 15ftlb, same with all similar sized bolts/machine screws into similar material (alloys)
Thank you
Re: Pipe to water pump
Posted: 23 Mar 2022, 10:15
by irishkeet
Aidan wrote: ↑28 Sep 2021, 09:26
20Nm 15ftlb, same with all similar sized bolts/machine screws into similar material (alloys)
Great to know also could not find this info
