W WyomingGL CEG'er Joined Dec 24, 2008 Messages 72 Location Cheyenne, WY Mar 17, 2009 #1 I am going to be installing my new water pump.....I heard somewhere NOT to use sealer with these.....but the instructions say to use it. what should I do?
I am going to be installing my new water pump.....I heard somewhere NOT to use sealer with these.....but the instructions say to use it. what should I do?
Z zorrex Enjoys the Abuse Joined Mar 26, 2007 Messages 11,840 Location South Amherst, MA Mar 17, 2009 #2 You mean between the block and the pump?
W WyomingGL CEG'er Joined Dec 24, 2008 Messages 72 Location Cheyenne, WY Mar 17, 2009 #3 zorrex said: You mean between the block and the pump? Click to expand... Yes..
Z zorrex Enjoys the Abuse Joined Mar 26, 2007 Messages 11,840 Location South Amherst, MA Mar 17, 2009 #4 I'm 90% sure that we put some sort of sealer between the pump and gasket, and then between the gasket and block, but I'm not absolutely positive...
I'm 90% sure that we put some sort of sealer between the pump and gasket, and then between the gasket and block, but I'm not absolutely positive...
S striker2 Official CEG Vendor Joined Mar 15, 2004 Messages 7,903 Location Arvada, CO Mar 17, 2009 #5 no sealer necessary, just make sure the gasket surface is clean of all old gasket material and is dry.
no sealer necessary, just make sure the gasket surface is clean of all old gasket material and is dry.
M mcgarvey Veteran CEG'er Joined Jul 24, 2005 Messages 523 Location South Jersey Mar 18, 2009 #6 98+ don't even use a gasket. Just a black o-ring.
W WyomingGL CEG'er Joined Dec 24, 2008 Messages 72 Location Cheyenne, WY Mar 20, 2009 #7 Used a THIN layer of Silicone Sealer. Seems to be ok. striker2 PM sent on another issue.