the water pump has a leak in it... it will leak into that weep hole from the area between the timing cover and the back plate of the water pump. The gasket has a break in it somewhere in there and needs attention. (looks like my 88 has that issue again... grrrr)
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Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
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If it keeps happening, find the high spot and break out the file. I had to file mine down.Originally posted by slymer View Post1989 Grand Marquis LS
flat black, 650 double pumper, random cam, hei, stealth intake, Police front springs, Wagon rear, Police rear bar, wagon front ,exploder wheels, 205/60-15 fronts 275/60-15 rears, 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" offroad x pipe, Eclipse front bucket seats, Custom floor shifter, 4.10 gears, aluminum driveshaft and daily driven. 16.77@83mphComment
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Funny, I've never noticed that hole on any of my timing covers. Now I'll have to go check all ... four, I think? ... that are in my possession and see. No idea why there should be one at the top ... there's a weep hole at the bottom of the water-pump-mating area to deal with any leakage through the back of the pump ....2012 Mazda5 Touring | Finally working on the LTD again!
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My pumps usually get RTV on both sides of the backing plate to eliminate leakage.Originally posted by Southern_Pride View Post2012 Mazda5 Touring | Finally working on the LTD again!
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At 7000 rpm, rtv comes loose. I don't use rtv on mine. Its made to seal oil, not water.1989 Grand Marquis LS
flat black, 650 double pumper, random cam, hei, stealth intake, Police front springs, Wagon rear, Police rear bar, wagon front ,exploder wheels, 205/60-15 fronts 275/60-15 rears, 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" offroad x pipe, Eclipse front bucket seats, Custom floor shifter, 4.10 gears, aluminum driveshaft and daily driven. 16.77@83mphComment
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more likely a low spot actually. had to scrape the last gasket off. Carefully used a razor... but I might have nicked something.Originally posted by Southern_Pride View Post
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
Originally posted by dmccaig
Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.Comment
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2 high spots make a low spot.1989 Grand Marquis LS
flat black, 650 double pumper, random cam, hei, stealth intake, Police front springs, Wagon rear, Police rear bar, wagon front ,exploder wheels, 205/60-15 fronts 275/60-15 rears, 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" offroad x pipe, Eclipse front bucket seats, Custom floor shifter, 4.10 gears, aluminum driveshaft and daily driven. 16.77@83mphComment
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There is water pump "rtv" I forget who makes it maybe permatex?
87 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Country Squire Station Wagon. 4.10's, Repacked Trac Loc, Boxed LCA's, Explorer Intake, 65mm T-body, 'Stang Cam, 'Stang Air tube, K&N, GT-40X Heads, 1" Spacer, 1 5/8 BBK's, 2.5" Pypes X-pipe w/high flow cats, Single Chamber Thunderbolts, B&M 'vertor, Po-lice Swaybars.
91 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park Station Wagon. K-Code, 4.10's, Repacked Trac Loc, MK VII LSC Engine, 'Stang Upper Intake, Stang Air Tube, K&N, 65 mm T-Body, 'Stang Headers, 'Stang Cat Pipe,'Stang Torque Convertor, 2 Chamber Thunderbolts.
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You mean the Ultra Blue?2012 Mazda5 Touring | Finally working on the LTD again!
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Ultrablue is the stuff you want to use. It comes in a metal colored tube with a dark blue cap. It's made by permatex yes. Don't use that stupid clearish blue silicone, it sucks.Comment
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I always use the permatex RTV. I may just need a gasket... when I get around to pulling it off I'll find out.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
Originally posted by dmccaig
Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.Comment
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Is that a weep hole or the usually unused bolt hole...If it's leaking there the waterpump gaskets or backing plate has failed. The weird part about that is the drain on the bottom of the timing cover should let the coolant go down. Usually if it's pooling there it's either the manifold gaskets or the timing cover gasket to the block.Builder/Owner of Badass Panther Wagons
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it's definitely a weep hole (no threads and smaller than the bolt hole). The extra bolt is on the other side between the bypass and heater hoses.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
Originally posted by dmccaig
Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.Comment
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There are two extra bolts on the iron pumps, one on the inlet and one on the outlet...Builder/Owner of Badass Panther Wagons
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the other way to tell is that there's no extra material half mooned out from the plate that the weep hole is in like on all the other bolt holes.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
Originally posted by dmccaig
Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.Comment
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