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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..

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