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@rustystud Thank you for the advice - where do I find the neoprene seals ?

Update on the water pump - The vehicle has not been driven much since all the new cooling system parts have been installed. Today I popped the hood and started her up. Always amazed at the instant start even after sitting for nearly a month. The laser thermometer is showing temps below 170...

TL;DR; Summary. NOS Water Pumps will weep for 10 to 15 minutes after installation, mount the water pump with the weep hole up so that you can see when it stops weeping. If you are worried about debris falling in the hole coat it with some grease. If the seal starts to fail the water will push...

Thank you for your replies. There appears to be a range of answers, here and on the web. For example this site http://www.galvanizeit.org/hot-dip-galvanizing/how-long-does-hdg-last/in-contact-with-other-metals has a table at the bottom of the page that implies that aluminum rivets with...

I am removing the roof panels on my M109A3 shop van. The rivets appear to be aluminum, they are non magnetic and drill out really easily. The sheet metal is steel; I was under the impression that aluminum would deteriorate more quickly when in contact with steel. What type of rivets should I...