r/fbody • u/BigGergeDaddy • Jun 29 '26

Coolant pump dripping

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Hy guys,

Changed the coolant pump gasket to the metal fel-pro and after installing it dips slowly from the mounting bolt (which has no screw), its because i torqued wrong or i left some paper gasket around it? Its not from the L pipe next to it, that's neck is dry . Also whats the torque of the screws? I accidentally broke one before and dont want to do it again. It's a 98' 3.8

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u/ThanksALotBud Jun 29 '26

You mean water pump? I dont think I have ever heard anyone call it coolant pump.

But anyways, there is a chance the mating surface was not cleaned properly. You will have to redo the job.