One thing after another... - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

wunderboy · 08-12-2002, 08:57 AM

Some of you may not be aware of this, but my AE has been out of commision for about 2 months now. It started with the timing belt going. Then I broke the oil pump housing trying to get the Crank-Pully off. After odd weekends up north (lindsay), I replaced the oil pump housing, put the front of the motor back together, and was all ready to drive it home. As I was filling the cooling system up I noticed a small leak coming from the water pump. When I started tightening the waterpump bolts I had the leak almost gone when *SNAP* you guessed it, I broke a bolt. Now this wont be that big of a deal as I have a whole other bottom block, so the pump bolts are there. But Damn it I was sooooo looking forward to the 25th track day. Now I have to go back to the city, and wont see my car for like 2 more weeks.

Anyway, just wanted to whine a bit.

ciao

goodcookiedrift · 08-12-2002, 10:00 AM

whate pump has a gasket. did you get a new gasket? thats prolly why its leaking.

do it GTP style and RTV it if you don't...or jsut buy a new gasket.

Nick

wunderboy · 08-12-2002, 10:15 AM

I did, new ones like $1.50 I think I creased it during install.

goodcookiedrift · 08-12-2002, 10:18 AM

man get yourself a torque wrench....you be over torquing way to many things!!!!

oh yeah, i htink i have the timing belt bolt.....but i thought i gave one to you?

Nick

wunderboy · 08-12-2002, 10:55 AM

ya you did, but I lost it... :-?