Water Pump torque

[89240sx]

Sorry Mods , I would have posted in the nissan online mechanic but I really need an answer now because i'm taking it all apart.... and I never get responses quickly in that section.

I need the torque for the water pump bolts on an 89 240sx (ka24e) Thanks!!

Mark

[lbrowne]

a little past snug is good, I don;t knwo specific torque specs but theres quite a bit of heat change in that area.

I did mine and tightened them a little past snug

[89240sx]

Thanks,...

anybody else?

[lbrowne]

haha i didn't think you'd be happy with that answer. :pface But its like this, once its starts to resist to turning, turn a bit more without getting to the point of putting excessive force.

All else fails call a Nissan dealership and a tech would be able to tell you straight up. An you'd prolly get your answer quicker than on here.

[89240sx]

well autozone says around 12-14 ft lbs.. so I'll probably go with that answer =\

I definately appreciate the reply because it does tell me more than I knew before hand =)

Thanks again!

[lbrowne]

gah...here in the chiltons i just grabbed for the 240 it says

for the larger bolt on the bottom side of the wtaerpump...16-20 ft/lbs

6-10 for the fan pulley bolts

but it says in even steps of about 12-15 ft/lbs for the rest of the bolts.

good enough?

[89240sx]

hey thanks!

[lbrowne]

no worries man, trust me I know what its like being in the middle of sumthin and needing an answer to a question on the fly. :ylsuper

[Altiman94]

Waterpump replacement is an easy job, just tighten the bolts snugly and make sure you properly apply the gasket/sealant

[89240sx]

yup I did it ... torque'd down to 14 ft lbs ... doesnt leak ,....works like a charm!

Thanks for all the answers :-)

NICO members come through again!