2.3 quad 4 water pump

i just bought a new water pump for my 89 grand am. When i put the pump on , the spline lines up but the pump dosn't go all the way on. There is about a

8th of an inch gap between the pump and the timing case cover. Should i tighten the bolts to close the gap ? thanks ' 42n8-1
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42n8-1
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Is that one of the years where you had to take the front timing cover off too, to make sure the pump drive gear didn't misalign? That's my only idea. GW

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Geoff Welsh

i'm not sure. i already have the timing cover and the head off.. the spline seems to line up very well. thanks

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42n8-1

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