Top left hand bolt on block...

[bennv16]

Hello.

I'm putting my clio 16v back together and have a few questions.

Firstly, I've fitted a new water pump, no idea where I should have put the O-ring that came in the pack though. The only place it looked like fitting was just inside the block, with as far as I could see, no use. When I removed the old pump, there wasn't one either. Please advise if this will cause a problem.

On refitting the power-steering pump and bracket, I've noticed theres a threaded hole on the top left hand side of the block, again, I haven't removed anything from here and it appears rusted so must have been empty for a while. What's it for, if anything?


Thanks

Benn

[Coops]

no o ring i'm aware of on the water pump so wouldn't worry unless its some sort of aftermarket pattern part bodge, which I've never seen

there is a bracket, short one, from that sort of area to top of alternator iirc

[bennv16]

So there is. I remember it being there, top left, not on this car though.

Well I didnt take an o-ring off, but my mechanic mate reckons it goes in the block apparently, cos of some sort of recirculating water feed design...

Please help again if you can

[16v_paddy]

100% there's not supposed to be an o-ring on the water pump, just a gasket & nothing else

As for the bolts you're on about, this pic should help

http://williamsclio.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8665&stc=1

[northy]

unless its the O-Ring for the thermostate?

[bennv16]

It could be, already fitted one of those though... Would make sense. thanks