Originally Posted by Sinitro
1 suggestion...
Get some longer threaded studs or cut off the nut head from screws..
Then screw these into the block when installing the water pump housing and seal they act as guides.. Makes the job much easier without having the gasket slip down.
Then 1 by 1 unscrew the studs and install the proper bolts and torque things down..

Just my $0.02... wink
I totally agree, I do this on other areas including the heads

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