So I have most of my timing cover off, water pump seal went bad, I was just gonna put some gasket maker on it and call it good. is there anything else I should change while I'm in there?

 

Thanks

well its usually suggested that when you dig that far into your engine you just replace the water pump, especially on an ea82 thats so finiky when it comes to overheating. also are you sure its the gasket? not the weeping hole?

 

but depending on the mileage and the last time it was done, usually we replace the timing belts, the main front oil seal, check the condition of your tentioners/pulleys and right now it would be a great time to re-seal/replace your oil pump.

 

i believe theres more but i cant think of it. its all just preventative maintenace but it really goes a long way in ensuring the soundness of your engine. do as much as you can. unless you want to tear it all apart again later, or replace your engine.

 

have fun.

 

tyler j

Can't be over emphisized how true the above statement is, unless your just splaping it together to try and sell it to some unsuspecting fool. (please don't try it here with out full disclosure, thanks) Tim