1996 Oldsmobile Aurora water pump

1996 OLDSMOBILE AURORA
160,000 MILES • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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RUSS_PICK
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1996 Oldsmobile Aurora water pump; how do I get the O ring to stay in place while seating water pump?
Apr 13, 2011 at 2:56 AM
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PROTECH1980
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Sometimes what I do is put a small skimming of white thread sealer in the groove then set the O-ring in there, usaully keeps it in place while mounting it.
Apr 13, 2011 at 2:59 AM
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RUSS_PICK
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I did not notice any grove, is it on the pump or inside the housing the pump goes into? Thanks so much for your help!!!
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Apr 13, 2011 at 3:14 AM
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PROTECH1980
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If I remeber right it is in the housing, the thread sealent acts as a lube when inserting and turning the water pump into place.
Apr 13, 2011 at 9:22 PM
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RUSS_PICK
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well it was not the water pump :( looks like either head gasket or heads, tired EVERYTHING else. I have a chance to trade it for a 1995 Chevy 1500 pu so I suppose I better,..lol, thanks for the help.
Apr 14, 2011 at 3:58 AM
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