Felpro water pump gasket - sealant/no sealant?

[kowalczyk86]

Felpro water pump gasket - use sealant or no sealant? That is the question..

I heard some say yes to both..

Any good tips on water pump installation? From the forums I do not think it will be too bad..

 

[Cobra1741]

i used a little on both sides. i did one side and put it on the water pump for a few minutes for it to tack on. then just enough to line around the gasket on the other side.

 

[SleepingStang]

Yep I agree that you should put sealant on both sides of the gasket. Let it tack up a bit before putting on.

 

[LarsD]

I always put sealant on both sides and my pumps never leak.

 

[kowalczyk86]

The Duralast pump I just bought has a gasket on the pump already (which I will remove and put in the Felpro). Do I need sealant pump to plate and plate to block or just plate to block?

 

[giddyup306]

Gasket technology has improved a lot over the past 10-15 years. You really don't need any sealer, but if it makes you feel better... If I use anything it's just a dab to hold the gasket in place.

 

[2000xp8]

I put sealant around the whole thing pretty much, does wonders for keeping the gasket in place during installation.

 

[kowalczyk86]

Sounds good - thanks for all the input. I am gonna get this done this weekend..

 

[4rdnut]

high tack

I would use high tack on all sides of the water pump gaskets, its that purple stuff in a metal can that has a brush built into the cap. I only use silicone to make a gasket not too put on a gasket.

 

[srtthis]

i use it on both gaskets...

 

[Stever89]

Few things worse than gobs of sealant squishing out. Use it sparingly.

 

[Rick 91GT]

Also put some antiseize on the bolts to help with the corrosion...youll see what I mean when you remove the bolts.

 

[kowalczyk86]

I am thinking it is not the water pump - it may be the radiator.. I posted a new thread..

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