Water pump gasket issues

ramportin1 · Jul 18, 2017

So my 3rd water pump gasket in about 4 years is starting to leak a little again. i know little coolant leaks are common on these babies but dang, im wondering if anybody has found a better gasket that lasts longer then OEM? Ive always used original MOPAR gaskets but dont really wanna replace again knowing about next december ill need a new one lol. Anyone? or am i alone on this issue?

ST-8 · Jul 18, 2017

I'd like to hear this too. I have a similar problem

xtremewlr · Jul 18, 2017

Dunno, I'm still on my original water pump. Over 192k miles now. Go figure...

chrisp2493 · Jul 18, 2017

I just replaced mine when I rebuilt my engine. It wasn't leaking, just need replaced as we went along. I noticed there was a lot of corrosion buildup in the groove, it took a lot of scraping to make sure I had a good clean surface for the gasket. Then I used some gasket sealer on the install.

ST-8 · Jul 19, 2017

xtremewlr said:
Dunno, I'm still on my original water pump. Over 192k miles now. Go figure...

I only replaced the original at 86k becuase of a cam swap. I'm at 122k now an Mines leaking an replaced it only 14k/ 1.5 yrs ago.

ramportin1 · Jul 19, 2017

Ive had bad luck i guess. i replaced original gasket right around 36k miles, then replaced pump and gasket just around 63k, now i have a gasket leak again at 72k. its a very slight leak, but still a leak that i gotta fix AGAIN. Driving me nuts as to why it keeps on leaking. when i replace it ill look closely for any corrosion or deposits and make sure the grooves are brand new clean, hope this will be my last WP gasket change for at least a few years lol. i suppose ill go with the MOPAR gasket again, 3rd times a charm right? :boxed:

jeffstoy · Jul 20, 2017

ramportin1 said:
Ive had bad luck i guess. i replaced original gasket right around 36k miles, then replaced pump and gasket just around 63k, now i have a gasket leak again at 72k. its a very slight leak, but still a leak that i gotta fix AGAIN. Driving me nuts as to why it keeps on leaking. when i replace it ill look closely for any corrosion or deposits and make sure the grooves are brand new clean, hope this will be my last WP gasket change for at least a few years lol. i suppose ill go with the MOPAR gasket again, 3rd times a charm right?

FELPRO.

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ramportin1 · Jul 20, 2017

jeffstoy said:
FELPRO.

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Awesome, thanks! Only 8 bucks from AutoZone, I'll give it a shot!

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chrisp2493 · Jul 20, 2017

ramportin1 said:
Awesome, thanks! Only 8 bucks from AutoZone, I'll give it a shot!

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I put that one on my truck also

ramportin1 · Jul 20, 2017

Awesome, thanks guys. Ill grab a felpro and make sure i have the grooves flawlessly clean ha

ST-8 · Jul 21, 2017

Anyone know the ft/lb for the waterpump bolts?

ramportin1 · Jul 21, 2017

Shoot, I always use my buddies auto shop and use there computer for any specs. I don't know em off hand, 7 o'clock now he's definitely gone

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chrisp2493 · Jul 21, 2017

Good and tight lol
I looked at my 03 service manual, 250 inch lbs

ramportin1 · Jul 21, 2017

I just checked my manual real quick and couldn't find a spec... but then again I'm terrible at searching for things lol

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