My engine is out, Balance Shaft and Water Pump

[mindset]

My engine is out of my car due to a broken bolt that I had to drill and tap. It has a coolant leak that I need to diagnose. It's coming from the timing side so it is possibly the water pump. The guy before me has only seriously 2 bolts in that plastic timing cover. It needs to be fixed. Meanwhile I'll be replacing all my motor mounts to Prothane inserts.

I was considering removing my balance shafts but if I do that, what all new gaskets will I need to COMPLETE the job because I'm pretty sure I have to remove the whole oil pump assembly plate. I will also be replacing my water pump, also what gaskets do I need. If you understand I want to order everything at once to get the job done and not make it last weeks and make 4 different mail orders. A list of gaskets will work too. I think I'm over thinking this but it doesn't hurt to ask.

Thanks.

 

[NOSLO2PT0]

My engine is out of my car due to a broken bolt that I had to drill and tap. It has a coolant leak that I need to diagnose. It's coming from the timing side so it is possibly the water pump. The guy before me has only seriously 2 bolts in that plastic timing cover. It needs to be fixed. Meanwhile I'll be replacing all my motor mounts to Prothane inserts.

I was considering removing my balance shafts but if I do that, what all new gaskets will I need to COMPLETE the job because I'm pretty sure I have to remove the whole oil pump assembly plate. I will also be replacing my water pump, also what gaskets do I need. If you understand I want to order everything at once to get the job done and not make it last weeks and make 4 different mail orders. A list of gaskets will work too. I think I'm over thinking this but it doesn't hurt to ask.

Thanks.

The bolts holding the cover on are personal preference. I hate trying to pull all 10 out each time I gotta pull the cover off. I personally have 3 holding my cover up. That's it.

As far as gaskets go, you gonna need a water pump gasket (which will come with the new water pump (it should)), oil pump (front case) gasket, and a oil filter housing gasket. That should be it.

 

[mindset]

Thank you sir. I also forgot about vfaq's tutorial...

 

[Yngvar]

oil pan gasket

 

[NOSLO2PT0]

Oil pan doesn't have a gasket. Use RTV on it. But, if the OP is bent on using a gasket, I got one here.

 

[mindset]

Ok cool. I just ordered a whole gasket kit from Parts Dinosaur and it has every gasket from the top of the block down, excluding the head gasket. So I'll be good.

 

[AWD92TalonTSi]

I just used an oil pan gasket and had a bunch of issues with leaks. Removed the pan made sure the flange was flat with a straight edge and used ultra grey rtv. No leaks now. I won't be using a gasket ever again.

Might also recommend the moroso oil pan stud kit. I found it very easy to strip out holes especially in the aluminum rear main and front cover pieces.

Bryan

 

[Auto RS T]

I read that you ordered a gasket kit but, for the future.

A water pump should come with the gasket and o-ring required for the install.

You can buy a Fel Pro kit from Advance Auto that includes all the gaskets for removing and refreshing the front case for about $13. This is a steal. I don't have the part number with me, but if you would like it I will go dig it up. Then all you would need is the eliminator kit, a turbo return line gasket, and some grey RTV for the oil pan.

 

[Rob10_99]

+1 on the no pan gasket, your just asking for a drip. Many'a pans put on with no gasket and no leaks, just make sure its oil free and has a good coat of sealant.

 

[LiquidX]

Honestly, if you are going to be pulling stuff off, you may as well replace it with new units for piece of mind. Topline waterpump comes with the gasket and o ring. OEM oil pump can be had for roughly 280 with gears. I got my parts through STM.

Other than that, doing the whole gasket kit works well too and you shouldn't have any more leaks after that hopefully.

 

[mindset]

Honestly, if you are going to be pulling stuff off, you may as well replace it with new units for piece of mind. Topline waterpump comes with the gasket and o ring. OEM oil pump can be had for roughly 280 with gears. I got my parts through STM.

Other than that, doing the whole gasket kit works well too and you shouldn't have any more leaks after that hopefully.

Yea, I thought about that but I'm just trying to get the motor in my car running good and I'll be building another 6 bolt over the winter which will have everything brand new.

I read that you ordered a gasket kit but, for the future.

A water pump should come with the gasket and o-ring required for the install.

You can buy a Fel Pro kit from Advance Auto that includes all the gaskets for removing and refreshing the front case for about $13. This is a steal. I don't have the part number with me, but if you would like it I will go dig it up. Then all you would need is the eliminator kit, a turbo return line gasket, and some grey RTV for the oil pan.

Didn't know this... if you could grab that part number.