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Discussion in '308/328' started by tuttebenne, May 25, 2016.

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  1. tuttebenne

    tuttebenne F1 Rookie

    Mar 26, 2003
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    Andy
    #1 tuttebenne, May 25, 2016
    Finished doing the belts, tensioners and water pump on my '77 308 GTB. Got the two bearings and the seal from McMaster-Carr for $65 delivered versus $300 = $700 for a range of "replacement" pumps. Belts and tensioners from Partsource ( a big shout out to Geoff - Thank You for the great service).

    All went well except the block drain plug is seeping. New copper washer is on it but still it seeps. I know I could be dealing with much worse after effects but its such a dumb little problem! It'll get fixed but it really shouldn't be leaking to begin with.

    Like I said; just venting.
     
  2. dwhite

    dwhite F1 Rookie

    May 30, 2003
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    #2 dwhite, May 25, 2016
    I believe it is the plug which is venting. ;-).

    Put a little schmutz on the threads and it will be fine. SCHUMUTZ, the preferred sealent of Ferrari owners everywhere.
     
  3. scowman

    scowman F1 Rookie

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    #3 scowman, May 25, 2016
    That's an easy fix. It could be a lot worse... You could have messed up the cam timing!
     
  4. tuttebenne

    tuttebenne F1 Rookie

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    #4 tuttebenne, May 26, 2016
    I know; it could be much worse but wouldn't it be nice if everything worked out nicely at least once :)

    And Mr. White. Do I get SCHUMUTZ at a Mercedes dealer? ;)
     

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