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Old August 14th, 2018, 02:49 PM   #68
Nextbesthing
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Name: Jake
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Good fixes for coolant leaks?? The outside hardline that goes from my radiator to the water pump is leaking where it connects to the pump. I replaced that o-ring with a non oem one with the same fit. I put some regular non hardening gasket maker on after that failed me in a fairly significant bead behind the o-ring, worked until the engine got hot and then didnt. Next someone at work suggested "blue monster" not it's real name but allegedly "if that doesn't work, you're effed." Another non hardening gasket compound, with the same result. I'm tired of draining my cooling system if anyone has a better suggestion. Might try and find a thicker smaller diameter o-ring that will fit more snugly also might try a double o-ring, one in the groove and a bit wider one after the groove. All input welcome, especially why I shouldn't do that, because it seems wrong.
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