Water pump drain bolt

[GG221]

Looking to replace the cork washer for the water pump drain bolt. Do I need an aluminum washer?

 

[swazi_matt]

i use a copper washer, i suspect an aluminium one will do the trick as well, just remember to copper slip that bolt, ive had one seize on me

 

[Jakobi]

I've used copper too. Any small washer with a bit of crush will do though. I've had the bolts seize too. I usually replace for a hex head.

 

[GG221]

Ok thanks. What do you think causes it to seize? I would suspect the copper against aluminum? I did find some aluminum washers I will try out

 

[gasgasman]

I use part of the power valve cover gasket. Just cut around one of the bolt holes.

 

[swazi_matt]

Ok thanks. What do you think causes it to seize? I would suspect the copper against aluminum? I did find some aluminum washers I will try out

not sure, it was not the oem bolt so may have had something to do with that. Used a stainless bolt. the washer was fine

 

[(F5)]

Be careful with the torque. Do it up progressively until it just strips, record that torque setting, then cross thread it in with a good slab of red silicone sealant.

 

[Jakobi]

Mine was the stock bolt.. Simple corrosion.. Coolant can be corrosive.. and a small hex head can easily round out with too much force applied.

 

[(F5)]

Yeah had to put a hacksaw cut in mine and use the impact driver to remove it on my old 200 I recall.

 

[shawbagga]

Be careful with the torque. Do it up progressively until it just strips, record that torque setting, then cross thread it in with a good slab of red silicone sealant.

*Writes this down on paper & nods approvingly*

 

[(F5)]

Thanks mate I'm thinking of writing an antipodean manual for our bikes. Main tool 3lb hammer (must metricise that). . with a decent length of no.8

Here's what I'm drinking. Can says its exported over there. Do try find some. You wont be disappointed. 2 Kiwi and 2 Aussie Hops. Nice.

Been out riding today. Mint.

 

[(F5)]

Pic didn't copy try again.

 

[gg3]

Thanks mate I'm thinking of writing an antipodean manual for our bikes. Main tool 3lb hammer (must metricise that). . with a decent length of no.8

Here's what I'm drinking. Can says its exported over there. Do try find some. You wont be disappointed. 2 Kiwi and 2 Aussie Hops. Nice.

Been out riding today. Mint.

F5,How about an NZ tool exchange site?
I have a phillips screwdriver that doubles as a punch & bearing extraction tool.
I heard of a guy in Auckland that has nearly a full socket set!Just missing the M8 & M12 & the ratchet only works one way.

 

[Jakobi]

You're drinking trans beer? f%!!5!!

 

[shawbagga]

F5,How about an NZ tool exchange site?
I have a phillips screwdriver that doubles as a punch & bearing extraction tool.
I heard of a guy in Auckland that has nearly a full socket set!Just missing the M8 & M12 & the ratchet only works one way.

I call BS. It's always the 10mm socket that goes AWOL!

 

[(F5)]

Oh gawd. Is it Monday already?

 

[gg3]

I call BS. It's always the 10mm socket that goes AWOL!

They make 10mm sockets?
F5 is on to something,a trans beer gives us 4 more hours drinking time!

 

[(F5)]

Well I've been on the Behemoth again , including a Transtasmin. Its spectacular. Then on to Marlborough savs. Just fantastic.

Drain bolts you say?

 

[rodent]

Maybe a Dowty seal(bonded) the correct size would work?

 

[opm22]

I use part of the power valve cover gasket. Just cut around one of the bolt holes.

I use a very similar soft material. Just a little torque on the drain bolt and never leaked.