this is how NOT to fit a water pump. the result of being stressed, and rushing to put something back together when a *pick the kids up from school* deadline is looming.
luckily i have been keeping an eye on temps and levels this last week and noticed the drop in fluid, also very luckily, I still had the old pump and the seal was in good condition with plenty of elasticity left in it. This time i eased it in gently while nice and wet, (ooher!) with a smidgen of soap to help it glide in undamaged this time. a waste of time, i could have been doing other productive things instead of re-doing a job i'd already done.
may the mocking commence

surprised it uses a seal , as lots just rely on a layer of Goo..,

well done anyway..,
Charlie

the waterpump i have to fit to my 20v bravo has an o-ring too - i think its the first one i have changed ever that has an o-ring and not just a gasket and smear of sealant.. Thats if its even possible to change with the engine in the car - time will tell on that one lol.

I've changed it twice, comes out from the bottom after you twist it around couple times.

I apply silicone to it as backup after the O-ring.

fair do's - i'm just waiting for a few more parts before i crack on with it.