When you say "siliconing", what do you mean.  Spray silicone on it or put
some silicone calk on it?
Zoltan
----- Original Message -----
From: "ROBERT DONALDS" <donalds1@VERIZON.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2005 10:59 AM
Subject: Re: 1.9L spark plug &water pump suggestions?

>I use JB weld to repair cases at the water pump surface on a regular basis.
> Pitted aluminum is not something that JB weld sticks to very well so you
> need to use a drummel tool and clean the hole out and then do the repair.
> if its a in van repair consider siliconing the new oring after cleaning
> the
> surface as best you can
> Bob Donalds
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Daryl Christensen" <aatransaxle@DIRECWAY.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2005 12:44 PM
> Subject: Re: 1.9L spark plug &water pump suggestions?
>
>
>> Regarding the pitted waterpump surface...Using JB is fairly common to
>> make
>> sure this area will seal correctly. I and many other have done it
>> professionally for years with no issues. Smooth on with a very flat blade
>> ( I use a razor blade) and hit it with a flat file after its dry to be
>> sure
>> the area is truly flat.
>> I use W7DTC  plugs (the tripple electrode style)...never liked platinums
>> much...but the wr7dp should work...
>> Daryl of AA Transaxle
>> Duvall, WA. (Seattle area)
>> 1-877-377-0773 toll free
>> 425-788-4070
>> aatransaxle.com
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Jonce Fancher" <streetbugs@WHISPLLC.COM>
>> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>> Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2005 9:32 PM
>> Subject: 1.9L spark plug &water pump suggestions?
>>
>>
>>> *** also i pulled the water pump off and found small pitting at the seal
>>> O-ring area. is it best to use a very small amount of gasket material
>>> and
>>> if so what type and
>>> brand would be best or try and fill it with something such as JB weld (
>>> not a favorite) or something else?? just concerned that it may not seal
>>> with out something.
>>> thanks Jonce
>>>
>>
>