Reiny Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 How much time does the replacement of the p-gasket usually take (assuming that there are no seized bolts)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 A couple of hours perhaps. If you've done it before, then half that perhaps. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reiny Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 I've never done it before. I have, however replaced the coolant pump exactly a year ago so I guess that all bolts should be relatively easy to undo and should give me less grief. I know that this gasket has killed a great many engines. The weep in my case is ever so slight. i only realised because i saw some dry coolant surrounding the 3 water pump bolts that go through the p-gasket. The engine runs at normal temperature. Can I drive it for the next week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeagent Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 You can drive it for as long as you like providing you keep an eye on your coolant level... It won't suddenly spew all of your coolant out in minutes so just check it before each journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 My 200Tdi has had a bolt missing from the water pump housing for some time now, and that doesn't seem to leak. Bloody thing appears to be snapped off inside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 definitly sheared off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reiny Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 Update. Job done. It took almost 4 hours. All seems fine. Hope it holds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 4-hours! - lazy devil Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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