I've got your back on this one, Karl.

: )

Jim

On Sat, Dec 1, 2012 at 4:49 PM, Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@q.com> wrote:

> You'll open a hornets nest with that one.  A proper sized o-ring does NOT
> need augmentation by any glue,silicon, RTV, etc.  if you feel the need to
> apply something, I've found KY jel or the equivalent will allow for better
> seating (less likely to pinch, etc).
>
> Flame proof strap donned.
>
> Karl Wolz
> Sent from my electronic umbilicus
>
> On Dec 1, 2012, at 2:25 PM, Robert Clemmer <n51219@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>
> > Ok, today I finally got the water pump out.    UPS is scheduled for
> Monday
> > delivery of the new one.  Not too much swearing.  I was surprised to find
> > that it wasn't the pump shaft leaking even though it was noisy and a
> little
> > loose, but the O-ring had become hard and lost its seal over the years.
>    A
> > little clean up with the wire brush and I'll be ready to reassemble.  Oil
> > pressure gauge will go in the same time while the engine tin is off.
> >
> >
> >
> > I think I read here where someone uses a little black silicone on the
> > o-ring.  I curious about the pros and cons of using this.
> >
> >
> >
> > Bob C
>