Gaskets for water pump, etc..

rjkoop · Post by **rjkoop** » Mon Jun 17, 2013 2:10 pm

I have new gaskets for the water pump, camshaft covers and other various cooling components. Should I still use gasket sealant on the gasket surfaces even for new gaskets? Or is it more of a mess than it's worth? Also do I put sealant in the bolt holes, for example, for the bolts holding the water pump in place?

azruss · Post by **azruss** » Mon Jun 17, 2013 3:58 pm

A lot depends on how clean your surfaces are. If you think you have some warpage, deep scratches or gouges you may want to use gasket adhesive or a very modest amount of RTV

TX82FIAT · Post by **TX82FIAT** » Mon Jun 17, 2013 4:23 pm

Agreed with checking flatness of the surfaces. For example the heater pipe that mounts to the water pump is an area that often has the dogears bent. I've foud a little RTV a requirement if that metal has been bent. Also, Yes, if you use a little RTV you should do a bead aroud the bolt holes.

Gaskets for water pump, etc..

Gaskets for water pump, etc..

Re: Gaskets for water pump, etc..

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