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I've successfully replaced my water pump in my 91 legacy and the car runs fine. But there's a leak between where the thermostat housing meets the water pump. I can't figure out why. Does anyone know what the problem might be? I put the gasket intside the water pump first, put the thermostat over that then attached the thermostat housing.

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ditto

 

This is a 91 and I'm confused. Are you saying it goes like the attached picture?

 

Also, I snapped one of the damn bolts that screws into the houseing and water pump. Where is the easiest place to find another one?

 

Thanks

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Also, I snapped one of the damn bolts that screws into the houseing and water pump. Where is the easiest place to find another one?[

 

Someplace such as Ace Hardware. It's just a metric bolt with standard thread pitch in its size, proobably M6 iirc or possibly M8.

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Yep - now you've got it. It really gets squished when you tighten the plastic snout.

 

I can probably get you some bolts tomorrow - but by the time I'd mail them, etc the hardware store (or dealer) would be easier.

 

I'm thinking they may have a coating to resist rust? Kinda look a little like brass(yellowish) but aren't brass.

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