

| Subject: | Re: 1.9L spark plug &water pump suggestions? |
| From: | jimt |
| Date: | Sat, 1 Jan 2005 22:47:23 -0700 |
On 1/1/05 10:32 PM, "Jonce Fancher" <streetbugs@WHISPLLC.COM> wrote: > Hi all > > *** i need to know what spark plug is recommended for the the 1.9L vanagon. i > have a set of WR7DP Bosch platin plugs but i think those were for my 92 Jetta > that i had. > *** 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 > > With oring seals I have had some good results with using silicone blue on the faces and getting a good seal but don�t get into the oring area itself. Not good to get in that area. After that if it didn�t seal right I ended up using a material like jb weld and using a dremel to polish down to a near perfect surface again. If you use jb or similar materials make sure you wait the full cure time on them before doing any machining on them.. ���������������������������������������� jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is optional. http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) http://www.westydriver.com
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