Nice trick with the screwdriver. I've always been told not to use RTV on water pump or thermostat housing -- can use a bit of grease to hold the gasket in place.
If there is a gasket, you don’t need RTV. Only exception to this rule is where 2 metals come together and create a seam you do want to put a dab of RTV at that location. (Ex. An oil pan gasket.)
Thx for the comment Gary. I did RTV and it leaked. So I got FelPro gasket and no RTV and no leaks running strong! Please like and subscribe. Helps me a ton.
Hey Pete. I got the new bolts from AutoZone. I actually ended reusing the original bolts since they fit so much better. Make sure they are torqued to spec so you don’t get leaks. I also got a FelPro gasket instead, no RTV. No leaks :-)
Yes sir I took your advice and got the bolts and FelPro Gasket, did not feel comfortable with the paper gasket that came with the water pump. Thank Again!
Thanks for the video. Did you end up using gasket maker? My directions say “do not use RTV silicone sealant on formed rubber gasket…”, then the next line says “failure to apply rtv silicone sealants to fiber gasket will allow leaks. 🙄 lol
@@johnaguglia I actually had to do this job twice. First time was with RTV and the gasket it came with. Leaked:-/ I got a Felpro instead and no RTV, no leak. What is equally important was torquing the fasteners down to avoid leaks. Take it slow so you don’t over tighten.
Did the new bolts/fasteners come with the kit or did you buy separately (sorry if you mentioned in the video, I may have missed it). If you sourced those separately, could you share the specs and a link?
I would drain it for sure to keep the mess level down. You can drain from the peacock on the frontside of radiator. Then remove the lower radiator hose etc.
The first go I did with the gasket that came in the box. Then it leaked. Got a Felpro gasket on Amazon and no silicone, no leaks. Go slow but make sure to torque fasteners down. Like and subscribe please.
Great video man, to the point and nothing extra. Loved it.
Thank you so much. Please like and subscribe. Helps me a ton. Are you going to give it a shot?
Nicely done!
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Nice trick with the screwdriver. I've always been told not to use RTV on water pump or thermostat housing -- can use a bit of grease to hold the gasket in place.
Good idea with the grease. Wouldn’t have thought to do that!
If there is a gasket, you don’t need RTV. Only exception to this rule is where 2 metals come together and create a seam you do want to put a dab of RTV at that location. (Ex. An oil pan gasket.)
Thx for the comment Gary. I did RTV and it leaked. So I got FelPro gasket and no RTV and no leaks running strong! Please like and subscribe. Helps me a ton.
@@512TXSDIYthanks for sharing
Thanks for the video, where did you get the new bolts from?
Hey Pete. I got the new bolts from AutoZone. I actually ended reusing the original bolts since they fit so much better. Make sure they are torqued to spec so you don’t get leaks. I also got a FelPro gasket instead, no RTV. No leaks :-)
Yes sir I took your advice and got the bolts and FelPro Gasket, did not feel comfortable with the paper gasket that came with the water pump. Thank Again!
Yes, I agree. I like Felpro stuff. Great on Jeeps.
Great content! Came here from the gx470 bulb replacement video
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Thanks for the video. Did you end up using gasket maker? My directions say “do not use RTV silicone sealant on formed rubber gasket…”, then the next line says “failure to apply rtv silicone sealants to fiber gasket will allow leaks. 🙄 lol
@@johnaguglia I actually had to do this job twice. First time was with RTV and the gasket it came with. Leaked:-/
I got a Felpro instead and no RTV, no leak. What is equally important was torquing the fasteners down to avoid leaks. Take it slow so you don’t over tighten.
@@512TXSDIY thanks for your reply! I did this job last night using the same ACDelco pump with gasket maker. Fingers crossed 🤞
Did the new bolts/fasteners come with the kit or did you buy separately (sorry if you mentioned in the video, I may have missed it). If you sourced those separately, could you share the specs and a link?
Hello. I bought the fasteners from AutoZone. Bring your old bolts there and they can help find new set. Please like the video and subscribe.
Would it be better to drain the coolant first?
Yes it would. There is still going to be a lot of coolant on the block though. Make sure you have something to catch it all.
Did you drain the coolant first? If I did this without draining, would it more difficult?
I would drain it for sure to keep the mess level down. You can drain from the peacock on the frontside of radiator. Then remove the lower radiator hose etc.
Nice job!! Did you determine if RTV is preferred?
No RTV for me. The more important thing is to make sure fasteners are torqued to spec to avoid leaks.
My 2007 Jeep Wrangler has orange fluid in it. I got it used. Good or bad?
The orange is fine too
@@512TXSDIY Thanks
Good job..informative..
But those are bolts..not nuts😊
You saved me a shop charge by pointing out my over thinking.
Thank you for watching. English is not my first language, sorry. Please like and subscribe.
Nice smooth shaved arms with the swatch-watch, guess in brings in views, exactly why my wife drives the Jeep!😘
Umm… thanks? Please like the video and subscribe. It costs you nothing and helps me a ton.
Did you use the silicone
The first go I did with the gasket that came in the box. Then it leaked. Got a Felpro gasket on Amazon and no silicone, no leaks. Go slow but make sure to torque fasteners down. Like and subscribe please.
@512TXSDIY Can you share the link to the Felpro gasket?
Yes. Can you share? I didn’t see any on Amazon.
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Just use a little grease
Yeah? Thumbs up video?
This is not a Wrangler JK.
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Yes it is . I have the exact same jeep noobie!
@@knockoutartist101 Be nice to her :- ).
Jeep JK from 07-11 used this engine. It's definitely a JK.