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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 11:25 PM
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its drippin now i didnt pay any attention do these waterpumps have weep holes?? can i run a lil bit of silicone in between the pump and the block. cause it doesnt have a paper like gasket it just has that little square o-ring.
 
Old Dec 21, 2008 | 11:43 PM
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yep silicone is fine had to replace mine in august
 
Old Dec 21, 2008 | 11:54 PM
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i was amazed at the simplicity of the waterpump. 2 bolts wow!!! easy!!!
 
Old Dec 21, 2008 | 11:55 PM
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Wow thats a new one.

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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 12:10 AM
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i got it off then back on.
its not pouring any more its as i would like to say "dripping really fast"
i got it back on tight thats why i asked if it has a weep hole. maybe when it got jarred and broke the bolt off in the block it might have messed the pump up.
 
Old Dec 22, 2008 | 12:13 AM
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Yes, I believe there is a weep hole. But its hard to see.

Looky here: http://www.dodgeram.org/tech/dsl/coo.../weep_hole.htm
 
Old Dec 22, 2008 | 12:20 AM
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dr evil i hate your avatar but your research and advice is a-1 in my book!!!
 
Old Dec 22, 2008 | 12:30 AM
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Thanks - Ive been around for awhile.
 
Old Dec 22, 2008 | 12:31 AM
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$40 at napa
 
Old Dec 22, 2008 | 12:34 AM
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what was the warranty onit?? you remember??
 

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