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Old Oct 18, 2016 | 04:33 PM
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This is the bottom part of the water pump. The sealant looking stuff is coming off. Pics

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looks like the excess that was squeezed out when the two pieces were bolted together.

You should worry if it starts to leak.
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Looks like you just need to finish cleaning it.
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This is the bottom part of the water pump. The sealant looking stuff is coming off. Pics
has nothing to do with sealing. When it leaks, then worry
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Old Oct 18, 2016 | 07:03 PM
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Thanks everyone. Hey, you can never be to sure
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