Bent Pushrod

[jct]

the only place i'm leaking oil out at is at the breather/oilcap

 

[cantflip]

I've never had any issues with those, now valve cover gaskets - I can't make them not leak.

so far i'm having good luck with these gaskets

Chrysler – Silicone Gaskets – Real Gaskets Tennessee

Keeping everything clean is key when installing them, but once they're on and properly torqued ... I'm sure you will be pleased.

 

[Little Pete]

Guys,
I got the water pump housing off and got extremely lucky. Look at the broken off bolt stud at the bottom of the water jacket. It's sticking out far enough, think I can get it out.

I soaked it down with ATF and waiting now.

 

[Polara_500]

Good luck. Could be a whole lot worse.

 

[Little Pete]

Good luck. Could be a whole lot worse.

Tried moving it with vise grips, no luck yet.

Not trying to force it yet. Taking my time like @cantflip said.

 

[Ripinator]

Tried moving it with vise grips, no luck yet.

Not trying to force it yet. Taking my time like @cantflip said.

Mighty fine! Yes. Take yer time with it. If you can get some heat on the area around the broken bolt (do you have a torch?) and a lot of PB Blaster on it, you may get luckier still. . .

 

[Little Pete]

Mighty fine! Yes. Take yer time with it. If you can get some heat on the area around the broken bolt (do you have a torch?) and a lot of PB Blaster on it, you may get luckier still. . .

Thanks RIP. I need to pull the gas line off tomorrow then I'm going to heat it. Safety first. I have Mapp Gas and hoping that will work. Just ordered new water pump housing bolts. Hope they ship soon. I tried AeroKroil, no luck. I'll try PB and some heat.

Worst comes to worse I have a friend who is a machinist and he'd do it for a good steak dinner on me.

I'll keep you updated.