well i got the 80 tr7 intake manifold off. i've made the mating surfaces
between the water pump cover and block cleaner than my toilet bowl (which is
quite clean thank you). i've measured a gap of 0.015 all around with the
cover finger tight. adding 0.010 to 0.025 per the manual, the gasket
thickness should be approx 0.030 correct ? working on the opposite side of
the car (live and learn) i saw a rubber o-ring on the intake manifold for
coolant. hmmm. and right above the water pump cover. read: you would not
be able to see if it is weeping there or leaking out of the cover since it's
all covered by the intake manifold. so my next question is, can this o-ring
be re-used ? and might as well ask how you all feel about re-using the intake
manifold gasket itself while i am at it. again, i really do appreciate the
list and all the help you guys share. thanks in advance, larry. p.s. there
is a big british car rally this weekend up in glenwood springs, 2 hours west
of me. i think it is snowing there :(((
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