Re: I need a water neck that won't leak
[Re: stumpy]
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01/01/15 09:28 PM
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TJP
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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
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Re: I need a water neck that won't leak
[Re: TJP]
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01/01/15 09:49 PM
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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
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Re: I need a water neck that won't leak
[Re: 10secGTX]
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01/01/15 10:45 PM
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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
64 Plymouth Savoy 493 Indy EZ's by Nick at Compu-Flow 5-Speed Richmond faceplate Liberty box Dana 60
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Re: I need a water neck that won't leak
[Re: 10secGTX]
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01/01/15 10:54 PM
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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...
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Re: I need a water neck that won't leak
[Re: 10secGTX]
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01/01/15 11:15 PM
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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
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Re: I need a water neck that won't leak
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01/01/15 11:26 PM
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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.
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Re: I need a water neck that won't leak
[Re: roadhazard]
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01/02/15 04:21 PM
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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
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Re: I need a water neck that won't leak
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01/02/15 06:48 PM
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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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