Waterpump nut

[hazelhoff]

How much torque does one apply to the waterpump packing nut ? I mean, to stop it leaking ?

 

[jimsa]

Just enough to stop the leak. Any more will prematurely ware the packing.

 

[katy]

Best to gently tighten it with the engine running.

 

[bruceincam]

If you can't stop the "leak" with gentle pressure on the packing nut, you may need more packing. Keep in mind that a drip once every now and then isn't a "leak".

 

[Bob Bidonde]

This slide may help you:

 

[hazelhoff]

Somehow the waterpump didn’t contain any graphite packing rings haha. Problem solved ! Thanks guys ….