Finally did my water pump

[Brettguy]

Slogged through 8 hrs of finagling and massaging parts parts loose yesterday and got it done

Observations: this is the most cramped space ive ever worked on. I couldn't get enough space to fit my 3/8 torque wrench with a 1/4 in adapter in order to torque down the pumps side bolts to their 8-11ft lb range so I just went "real tight" with a 10mm wrench,

if I were to do this again again I'd buy:

1/4 in torque wrench
Stubby ratcheting wrenches
Shallow 10,12mm sockets

Questions remain:
Car only took ~4.4 quarts out of the 5.1 stated, I've burped and refilled with a regular funnel about 5 times and everything seems well, though spilling an annoying amount each time

Is checking the level on the expansion tank the best way for checking for a slow leak?

If my temps were normal during a 50 mile hwy run then can I assume it's properly bled?

Did I screw myself by not using a torque wrench?


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