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I need a water neck that won't leak #1719574 01/01/15 09:16 PM 01/01/15 09:16 PM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 2,117 Cleveland Ohio 10secGTX OP top fuel
10secGTX OP top fuel Joined: May 2003 Posts: 2,117 Cleveland Ohio	I have the Aluminum pump and housing and the chrome neck, the damn thing leaks no matter what...any ideas or help ?

Re: I need a water neck that won't leak [Re: 10secGTX] #1719575 01/01/15 09:23 PM 01/01/15 09:23 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,923 Grand Prairie,Texas stumpy I Win
stumpy I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,923 Grand Prairie,Texas	Throw the chrome away, they are leakers, and get a new stock style neck. If you sand the chrome off flat and use sealer you may get it to stop leaking but it's a pain in the tail parts with no guarantee.

Re: I need a water neck that won't leak [Re: stumpy] #1719576 01/01/15 09:28 PM 01/01/15 09:28 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,311 Omaha Ne T TJP I Live Here
TJP I Live Here T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,311 Omaha Ne	Quote: Throw the chrome away, they are leakers, and get a new stock style neck. only other option is to ante up for a billet one www.tandmautomotive-omaha.com

Re: I need a water neck that won't leak [Re: TJP] #1719577 01/01/15 09:49 PM 01/01/15 09:49 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,915 Calgary, Alberta Canada a12rag master
a12rag master Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,915 Calgary, Alberta Canada	I know that this isn't a cheap solution . . . BUT - it WORKS !!! O ring seal !! Just need to use the 80's & up smaller size thermostat : http://www.terrysautolab.com/ Well worth the money in my book !! No seepage, no leak . . . engine paint looks great !!! Just my two cents worth . . . Cheers, Mark

Re: I need a water neck that won't leak [Re: a12rag] #1719578 01/01/15 10:39 PM 01/01/15 10:39 PM
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GY3 master G Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 4,669 Wichita	440source billet aluminum!

Re: I need a water neck that won't leak [Re: 10secGTX] #1719579 01/01/15 10:45 PM 01/01/15 10:45 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,552 Rittman Ohio fourgearsavoy I Live Here
fourgearsavoy I Live Here Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,552 Rittman Ohio	Fran I have a billet one from Mancini on my car and a Superformance gasket from Greg He also makes a gasket that will seal the leaky chrome ones once you make sure it's flat Gus 8381537-moriaburnout.JPG (86 downloads) 64 Plymouth Savoy 493 Indy EZ's by Nick at Compu-Flow 5-Speed Richmond faceplate Liberty box Dana 60

Re: I need a water neck that won't leak [Re: 10secGTX] #1719580 01/01/15 10:54 PM 01/01/15 10:54 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,439 So Cal Sinitro master
Sinitro master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,439 So Cal	The chrome one is a POS... Made in China, never seals even when sanded smoothly, double gaskets.. U can spend the $ for a better billet one from Mancini... Or go to Napa for this cast OE type for about $6..... Part # BK 6051051 See the attachment.. Just my $0.02... 8381558-NWMDC.jpeg (209 downloads)

Re: I need a water neck that won't leak [Re: 10secGTX] #1719581 01/01/15 10:59 PM 01/01/15 10:59 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,703 Mohnton, Pa DodgeCharger master
DodgeCharger master Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,703 Mohnton, Pa	How are you sealing it? I had this problem and I was using a gasket and clear silicon. My engine builder told me to throw away the gasket and just use good clear silicon. Allow it time to cure. I left it a day. The water neck hasn't leaked since. It's been 8 years.

Re: I need a water neck that won't leak [Re: 10secGTX] #1719582 01/01/15 11:05 PM 01/01/15 11:05 PM
Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 18,880 - R RSNOMO Moparts Torchbearer
RSNOMO Moparts Torchbearer R Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 18,880 -	Got an OEM thermo housing... A gasket and some high-tack... Been sealed for many years...

Re: I need a water neck that won't leak [Re: 10secGTX] #1719583 01/01/15 11:15 PM 01/01/15 11:15 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,719 Space Station #5 471Magnum master
471Magnum master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,719 Space Station #5	Aluminum OEM type housings are like $6 from most discount auto parts stores. I think the last one I got was from O'Reilly. Worked just fine. -Jim I can fix it... my old man is a television repairman. He's got the ultimate set of tools... I can fix it. Currently Mopar-less

Re: I need a water neck that won't leak [Re: 10secGTX] #1719584 01/01/15 11:26 PM 01/01/15 11:26 PM
Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,131 Thigh-Gap Junction @ @#$%&*! New user name, Same old jerk!
@#$%&*! New user name, Same old jerk! @ Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,131 Thigh-Gap Junction	Quote: I have the Aluminum pump and housing and the chrome neck, the damn thing leaks no matter what...any ideas or help ? I've always had good success just sanding both surfaces flat and sealing with silicone. No cleaners or solvents, just a sanded surface and a thin coat of silicone on each part. Let it set up a few minutes if you want. I think the cheap paper gaskets seep water.

Re: I need a water neck that won't leak [Re: @#$%&*!] #1719585 01/02/15 12:31 AM 01/02/15 12:31 AM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 2,117 Cleveland Ohio 10secGTX OP top fuel
10secGTX OP top fuel Joined: May 2003 Posts: 2,117 Cleveland Ohio	I ordered the Mancini billet ..thanks

Re: I need a water neck that won't leak [Re: 10secGTX] #1719586 01/02/15 02:01 AM 01/02/15 02:01 AM
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AARCONV master Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,193 NEW JERSEY	napa

Re: I need a water neck that won't leak [Re: 10secGTX] #1719587 01/02/15 11:18 AM 01/02/15 11:18 AM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 531 Virginia RM21N0A mopar
RM21N0A mopar Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 531 Virginia	I believe that pretty much any type EXCEPT the chrome ones will easily seal. Years ago before I heard about all the problems with them, I got a chrome Mopar Performance neck through the local Dodge dealer. Tried everything - double gaskets, homemade gaskets, washers for the bolts, different torque values - no joy. You can actually see the curve in the mounting surface after installing/removing. They are just made with very soft metal and distort very easily. Rest In Peace, Gary "Coop" Davis (UNLAWFL)

Re: I need a water neck that won't leak [Re: 10secGTX] #1719588 01/02/15 01:41 PM 01/02/15 01:41 PM
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,675 Akron, Ohio U.S.A. roadhazard master
roadhazard master Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,675 Akron, Ohio U.S.A.	Quote: I ordered the Mancini billet ..thanks Now all you need is a quality gasket 8382357-#1022.JPG (211 downloads)

Re: I need a water neck that won't leak [Re: roadhazard] #1719589 01/02/15 04:21 PM 01/02/15 04:21 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,891 Athens, Greece Pyper70 master
Pyper70 master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,891 Athens, Greece	I took the cheapo chrome one from Mancini and put it on a belt sander and cut some of the material off nice and straight. Then used a cheapo FelPro Gasket with some FelPro Indian Head Gasket Shellac....no problems whatsoever Family owned 1969 Charger R/T DualQuad 440/727/GVO/3.55s

Re: I need a water neck that won't leak [Re: @#$%&*!] #1719590 01/02/15 05:23 PM 01/02/15 05:23 PM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 755 Tempe, AZ L loco340cuda super stock
loco340cuda super stock L Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 755 Tempe, AZ	Quote: I've always had good success just sanding both surfaces flat and sealing with silicone. No cleaners or solvents, just a sanded surface and a thin coat of silicone on each part. Let it set up a few minutes if you want. Quote: I have done this as well and had good luck with it. 70 Cuda 340 4 speed - now stroked to 416ci (SOLD) 2017 Mustang Shelby GT350

Re: I need a water neck that won't leak [Re: RM21N0A] #1719591 01/02/15 06:48 PM 01/02/15 06:48 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,439 So Cal Sinitro master
Sinitro master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,439 So Cal	Quote: I believe that pretty much any type EXCEPT the chrome ones will easily seal. Years ago before I heard about all the problems with them, I got a chrome Mopar Performance neck through the local Dodge dealer. Tried everything - double gaskets, homemade gaskets, washers for the bolts, different torque values - no joy. You can actually see the curve in the mounting surface after installing/removing. They are just made with very soft metal and distort very easily. Exactly... The chrome one has a thick base and distorts when hot... Made in China out of recycled Coors cans, Mopar, Summit, Jegs, PAW and many auto stores including Oreily sold them.. I tried all the mentioned things... Higher torque down Sanding its base Double gasket No gasket w/RTV High temp sealant IMHO... The root issue, is its material simply distorts after getting hot. Got the Napa one, installed new gasket, torqued it down... No leaks 3 years later.. Just my $0.02...

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