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san rensho · 10-09-2011, 04:23 PM

Is the pump original? If you had to cut part of the gasket to get the pump out, then it original and you should replace it. Be sure to scrupulously clean the mating surface at the engine, use torque wrench and tighten the bolts in a cross pattern, don't just go around in a circle.

10-09-2011, 04:23 PM	#6
san rensho Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Miami florida Posts: 1,591	Is the pump original? If you had to cut part of the gasket to get the pump out, then it original and you should replace it. Be sure to scrupulously clean the mating surface at the engine, use torque wrench and tighten the bolts in a cross pattern, don't just go around in a circle. __________________ Current car 2000 Boxster 2.7l red/black Previous cars 1973 Opel Manta 1969(?) Fiat 850 Convertible 1979 Lancia Beta Coupe 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV 6 1985 Alfa Romeo Graduate 1985 Porsche 944 1989 Porsche 944 1981 Triumph TR7 1989 (?) Alfa Romeo Milano 1993 Saab 9000