If for any reason there are rust pits these connections, cleaned
to death, may leak.  As old as these vehicles are when I see this
I alway glue the thing un with sylicone seal.  I very rarely
ever have a leak.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          86-SS Syncro
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler
                                   92-Jetta GWC
            www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm

On Thu, 4 Dec 2003, Rick Koller wrote:

> Hi all,
>         I recently installed a new o-ring at the junction of the big black water
> pipe (2.1 engine ) and the water pump. I cleaned both sides thoroughly and
> installed the new o-ring. Now the thing leaks at this junction. Does anyone
> have a suggestion of some type of sealant to staunch the flow of coolant.
> Thanks.
> Rick Koller
>