Recomend gasket sealer for water pump

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Sep 25, 2011 | 04:51 PM

djpxk8

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Recomend gasket sealer for water pump

I am just about to fit a new water pump, can anyone recomend a good gasket sealer, and where to purchase it?

Many thanks,
David

Sep 25, 2011 | 05:42 PM

bt965

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Shoudn,t need one if both surfaces are well cleaned
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Sep 25, 2011 | 08:16 PM

mike66

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None needed.

Sep 26, 2011 | 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by djpxk8

I am just about to fit a new water pump, can anyone recomend a good gasket sealer, and where to purchase it?

Many thanks,
David

A few months ago I replaced the waterpump in my 2003 XKR with one with a metal impeller . The instuctions said to use a gasket sealer. I used VersaChem type 2 Gasket Sealer (I think I purchased it from Kragen). No leaks or issues at this point.

Sep 26, 2011 | 07:46 PM

mike66

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oh-oh, time for the experts to set us straight.

I just bolted mine on w/o and had no problem. I suppose if the gasket stuff is compatible with the gasket material, then what harm can it do?

Sep 26, 2011 | 10:45 PM

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depending on the style, you use either a steel shim embossed gasket, or a aluminum oringed gasket. neither use sealer

Sep 27, 2011 | 01:32 AM

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I don't use sealant, as Brutal says, comes with a crush type gasket, but I have noticed a lot of 'refurbed' water pumps hitting the market place with paper gaskets?