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karl · 03-08-2006, 09:03 PM

i bought one of these mr gasket chrome water necks and it leaks coolent.someone said to use sandpaper and rough it up where it leaks and use sealent. anyone have this problem and know a solution? also do i need to use sealent on the bolts going into the manifold?

70short/step · 03-08-2006, 09:06 PM

Evryone I ever saw leaked. They were cheap. If you want something that shines buy a billet one off Ebay. You can usally find them for under $20.00

SSC's76 · 03-08-2006, 09:11 PM

Dont bother to try and fix it! You can get another at nearly any parts store for under $10 and it wont leak for a few more years.

jermasaurus · 03-09-2006, 12:15 AM

I have tried a new o ring. I have tried a paper gasket. I have tried a combination of both. I tried those combinations with and without rtv.
The only time it didnt leak was when I first put it on new.

Justins76 · 03-09-2006, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jermasaurus

I have tried a new o ring. I have tried a paper gasket. I have tried a combination of both. I tried those combinations with and without rtv.
The only time it didnt leak was when I first put it on new.

Same here. I just tossed it and put the stock one on.

1974gmc · 03-09-2006, 03:02 AM

i have one on mine, never had a problem from the start but then i had it off a couple times so it started to leak . I checked it out and the o-ring was flattened out. When i just did my manifold on the weekend I bought new o-rings and its fine now

72freak · 03-09-2006, 07:15 AM

One of my good friends had a chrome water neck leak a couple of years ago. He brought the car up to operating temp., shut it off, and tried to tighten it down a little. The water neck cracked and sprayed him in the face, neck, chest and arms. All they could do was spray him down with a water hose until the ambulance got there. The part was from a reputable company so I think they are all JUNK!!!

bigarmzz · 03-09-2006, 08:54 AM

i totally agree, all of the chrome ones are junk

does anyone here know a GM part # for a regular old thermostat housing ???

swb85 · 03-09-2006, 10:24 AM

After going through 3 chrome housings that leaked no matter what I did, I just went to autozone and bought a stock steel replacement for $5 and painted it silver to match my performer intake. Haven't had a problem with it and it hasn't leaked a drop.

Joe67 · 03-09-2006, 10:30 AM

Same here, I went through 2 chrome housings on a 68 Vette I was driving for a while. I sent with a nice used GM piece and the problem was solved

JIMS1972STEPSIDE · 03-09-2006, 11:04 AM

I bought one with the new O ring cause the old ones leaked all the time, will see what happens with this one.

piecesparts · 03-09-2006, 11:28 AM

The chrome water necks are of a cheap quality of material and they distort easily when you tighten up the bolts. If you want good looks and versatility, then purchase one of the billet aluminum necks that seals with an "O Ring". There are several companies that make them, I chose "Billet Specialties" and purchased through Summit Racing. I got the one that has a mounting ring and it rotates to the spot you want it. It solved my leaking probelms for good, I have had one on my stroker motor for over 3 years and I now have one on my son's truck for about a year.

evan · 03-09-2006, 12:49 PM

Check out page 14 of the May issue of Classic Trucks. They mention this very problem and suggest the Performance Stainless Steel product as a solution.
www.performancesst.com

03-08-2006, 09:03 PM	#1
karl Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: grand terrace , caifornia Posts: 338	chrome water neck leak i bought one of these mr gasket chrome water necks and it leaks coolent.someone said to use sandpaper and rough it up where it leaks and use sealent. anyone have this problem and know a solution? also do i need to use sealent on the bolts going into the manifold?

03-08-2006, 09:06 PM	#2
70short/step Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 1,579	Re: chrome water neck leak Evryone I ever saw leaked. They were cheap. If you want something that shines buy a billet one off Ebay. You can usally find them for under $20.00 __________________ For every person with a spark of genius, There are a hundred with ignition trouble. 70 Short/Step

03-08-2006, 09:11 PM	#3
SSC's76 No No Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pueblo Colorado Posts: 1,781	Re: chrome water neck leak Dont bother to try and fix it! You can get another at nearly any parts store for under $10 and it wont leak for a few more years. __________________ 1976 Custom Deluxe SWB Med FMB.3/4 Drop. Gen VI 454, Muncie HD 3 speed With Modified OE Hurst Shifter, 3.73 12 bolt, GMPP HO roller cam, Hooker headers, Performer intake with modified Q-jet, Accel distributor. Best 1/4 12.3 @108. Funnest run 19.84 @88 full 1/4 mile burn out. 1997 K1500 ext cab 5.7 stock except muffler

03-09-2006, 12:15 AM	#4
jermasaurus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Lenox, IL Posts: 442	Re: chrome water neck leak I have tried a new o ring. I have tried a paper gasket. I have tried a combination of both. I tried those combinations with and without rtv. The only time it didnt leak was when I first put it on new. __________________ 79 Jimmy slammed AKA James Down

03-09-2006, 03:02 AM	#6
1974gmc In Progress Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kamloops, BC, Canada Posts: 312	Re: chrome water neck leak i have one on mine, never had a problem from the start but then i had it off a couple times so it started to leak . I checked it out and the o-ring was flattened out. When i just did my manifold on the weekend I bought new o-rings and its fine now __________________ 1993 Chevrolet K2500 454 4L80E 1974 GMC 1/2t 2wd Stepside 305 auto sold 1985 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 5spd

03-09-2006, 07:15 AM	#7
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: chrome water neck leak One of my good friends had a chrome water neck leak a couple of years ago. He brought the car up to operating temp., shut it off, and tried to tighten it down a little. The water neck cracked and sprayed him in the face, neck, chest and arms. All they could do was spray him down with a water hose until the ambulance got there. The part was from a reputable company so I think they are all JUNK!!!

03-09-2006, 08:54 AM	#8
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	Re: chrome water neck leak i totally agree, all of the chrome ones are junk does anyone here know a GM part # for a regular old thermostat housing ??? __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7

03-09-2006, 10:24 AM	#9
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Re: chrome water neck leak After going through 3 chrome housings that leaked no matter what I did, I just went to autozone and bought a stock steel replacement for $5 and painted it silver to match my performer intake. Haven't had a problem with it and it hasn't leaked a drop. __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD

03-09-2006, 10:30 AM	#10
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: chrome water neck leak Same here, I went through 2 chrome housings on a 68 Vette I was driving for a while. I sent with a nice used GM piece and the problem was solved __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

03-09-2006, 11:04 AM	#11
JIMS1972STEPSIDE Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SPARKS Posts: 62	Re: chrome water neck leak I bought one with the new O ring cause the old ones leaked all the time, will see what happens with this one. __________________ 1970 SILVER CORVETTE COUPE AUTO 1971 SILVER CORVETTE COUPE 4 SPEED 1972 RED C-10 STEPSIDE 3 SPEED 1985 WHITE S-10 BLAZER AUTO 1998 WHITE S-10 4WD PICKUP AUTO 2006 SILVER H-D DYNA LOW RIDER

03-09-2006, 11:28 AM	#12
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: chrome water neck leak The chrome water necks are of a cheap quality of material and they distort easily when you tighten up the bolts. If you want good looks and versatility, then purchase one of the billet aluminum necks that seals with an "O Ring". There are several companies that make them, I chose "Billet Specialties" and purchased through Summit Racing. I got the one that has a mounting ring and it rotates to the spot you want it. It solved my leaking probelms for good, I have had one on my stroker motor for over 3 years and I now have one on my son's truck for about a year. Last edited by piecesparts; 03-09-2006 at 11:29 AM.

03-09-2006, 12:49 PM	#13
evan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SK, Canada Posts: 488	Re: chrome water neck leak Check out page 14 of the May issue of Classic Trucks. They mention this very problem and suggest the Performance Stainless Steel product as a solution. www.performancesst.com __________________ Evan B.



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