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FE_rex
10-01-2005, 03:48 PM
Which bolts need sealer? Which ones are wet so I know to paint them with neverseize.

The 5.0 convertible is getting put back on the road. Maybe I'll even get an inspection sticker before it goes three years in March.
Blue91
10-01-2005, 04:04 PM
As flimsy as those bolts are, I'd use it on all of the bolts. I cannot tell ya offhand exactly which ones are wet.
MUSTANG BILLY
10-01-2005, 05:46 PM
If I understand the question Correctly its the longest ones that go all the way through the pump/timing chain Cover and into the block..4 of them I think! Use Anti Seize on all of them after you wire Brush them off Good!
maveRick
10-01-2005, 09:33 PM
Ford really screwed the pooch with that method of attaching the water pump (5/16" thread on a 36" long bolt prone to corrode? :confused: ).

I had two bolts break off flush with the block on that short block I got for the gray coupe. 'Was able to helicoil one. I wound up putting a 5-gallon bucket of sealant between the wp and block. Worked okay - the last time I saw it anyway. http://home.houston.rr.com/rixpix/outtahere.gif
rxracer
10-02-2005, 09:00 AM
Ford really screwed the pooch with that method of attaching the water pump (5/16" thread on a 36" long bolt prone to corrode? :confused: ).

I had two bolts break off flush with the block on that short block I got for the gray coupe. 'Was able to helicoil one. I wound up putting a 5-gallon bucket of sealant between the wp and block. Worked okay - the last time I saw it anyway. http://home.houston.rr.com/rixpix/outtahere.gif
:werd:

i wish ford would have stolen chevy's water pump/timing cover design.
MUSTANG BILLY
10-02-2005, 09:45 AM
Ford really screwed the pooch with that method of attaching the water pump (5/16" thread on a 36" long bolt prone to corrode? :confused: ).

I had two bolts break off flush with the block on that short block I got for the gray coupe. 'Was able to helicoil one. I wound up putting a 5-gallon bucket of sealant between the wp and block. Worked okay - the last time I saw it anyway. http://home.houston.rr.com/rixpix/outtahere.gif

Had 3 Different Incidents on Mustangs where that has Happened also.That Suck..Drill and Tap...

Took longer doin that than changin the pump itself! :)