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Planning on removing stock exhaust within the month in favor of a new setup (PM me if youre interested in any old stuff Im removing). Heres the basic plot for the new setup:

- Stainless headers,...

I used STP Multi-vehicle ATF (rated for D2-3).

For anyone with the L-Seat covers, do they slip in over an existing upholstered seat or do you have to tear out the old leather/vinyl down to the foam?

That would be awesome thanks dude!

Right on. What are you using to recharge the system (product, brand, etc)?

Yep 100%! The saving grace is Im not making long trips in it anyway.

All - neither of my windows roll up or down at the moment, and Ive determined that power is making it to the switches. Still have more troubleshooting to do, but its awfully warm here in VA right now...

All - as I slowly work 10187 back to a safely running car (eg. fuel, brakes, cooling, etc), Im starting to plan for other stuff like exhaust. I havent began disassembling yet, but wondering, in the...

Ok yeah because mine gets very hot like you say. Im also working thru a high idle so thats going to exacerbate things prob. Plus an exhaust leak at the manifold so hot air is filling the bay from...

Havent had a chance to drive the car much, only owned it since Feb and been replacing lots of stuff. Took her out today and noticed she was running warm… not on the dash gauge, but just, emanating a...

Aaaannd of it came. That was a fun exercise I wasnt dying to experience. Oh well. Anyway, for those who care, Permatex Water Pump & Thermostat is no bueno as a paper gasket dressing. Peeled off like...

I’ll just keep adding on here in the hopes this eventually helps others down the road too. Anyway, heres what I mean. First pic hopefully you can see what Im talking about. Not major leakage, just...

Interesting. Seems like by now we would have a silicone water pump gasket.

Agree. Going to tighten the bolts tonight.

Here?s what I dont get? if the gasket is paper, it naturally absorbs liquid so, is it ?normal? for lack of better terms for the rim of the gasket (the...

Ok will give that a go. Crazy this is even an issue with all new parts. Really dont want to have to drain and take the whole thing apart again.

Ok gang some weirdness. New pump, new back, new bolts. Paper gasket coated thinly on both sides with Permatex Water Pump and Thermostat. Pressure testing good everywhere, but noticing dampness and...

Perfect thanks for the details guys, super helpful. I also have a bleeder kit to install in the back, might get one for the front too.

Awesome thanks DT. To clarify, are you saying it?s ok that the entire system isn?t full of coolant? Seems like there?s no way to really fill the whole system with fluid until it?s running.

All - what?s the correct process (steps in order if you don?t mind) to pressure test the cooling system? Where I?m at now specifically is I?ve put in all new hoses, radiator, y pipe and seals and the...

Going a different route. Old pump back mating surface was trashed so getting a new back. Same question though - given new pump, new back and new paper gasket.. still use that stuff above or just go...

Thanks for this. I wound up getting a 3/4 to 5/8 coupler and positioned it outside the valley.

Super helpful thanks! Def don?t want to go back into the valley anymore than I have to.

Thanks for this. Yeah I got some of the below clamps which some say are superior to worm style clamps, but in doing research it seems like they may not apply even pressure around the circumference of...

Coming back to this one, after having fought a broken bolt in the valley successfully!

Thoughts on worm clamps or t-bolts for the silicone hoses coming out the back of the water pump?

Also, I know this is hotly debated (I?ve read nearly every damn thread on this in existence)? but need some expertise on my setup. What would you do?

- Brand new pump
- Reusing pump back
- Using...