5TQ Oil Pump Leak

[Kneale Brownson]

I use a Permatex thread sealer product.  Available at most FLAPS.  I think
it does have teflon in it.

At 09:33 AM 8/27/2005 -0600, Dr. Ian McArthur wrote:
>I am replacing the oil pump gasket on my 1988 5TQ this weekend.
>My engine is leaking around the oil pump:  through the gasket or the bolt
>holes.  I need advice on what to use to seal the bolts.
>Any other tips would be appreciated.
>I have changed the crankshaft oil seal (twice!) and a careful check seems to
>indicate the leak is not from the seal.
>A parts person at the local auto supply suggested Teflon tape around the
>bolts.
>
>Any advice would be appreciated.
>
>Ian
>
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