Sealant on Waterpump?
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Burning Brakes
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Sealant on Waterpump?
I took the waterpump off my 98 and the thing was pretty much glued onto the block with the paper gaskets. I got paper and metal gaskets with my gasket kit. Can I use the metal ones or do I need to use the paper ones. Also, what type of sealant do I use with the paper gaskets, just RTV or what?
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How was it getting the old gasket off? 
I have the paper ones also,when I put my water pump back on,I'm just going to spray alittle sealant on them to just hold them in place.
I have the paper ones also,when I put my water pump back on,I'm just going to spray alittle sealant on them to just hold them in place.
Last edited by DRIVER456; Jan 25, 2006 at 05:51 PM.
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That was a pita to remove the original paper gasket. Make sure you reinstall with the metal gasket. I ordered a set for a 01 from GM. I’m pretty sure that no sealant is required for the metal & ‘O’ ring gasket type. Just to be on the safe side, I added some standard sealant from local auto part store.
Last edited by vette747; Jan 25, 2006 at 07:34 PM.
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Originally Posted by vette747
That was a pita to remove the original paper gasket. Make sure you reinstall with the metal gasket. I ordered a set for a 01 from GM. I’m pretty sure that no sealant is required for the metal & ‘O’ ring gasket type. Just to be on the safe side, I added some standard sealant from local auto part store.
.Are there any problems putting new paper gaskets back?............Paul
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No problem putting new paper gasket. I put the metal because I did not want to scrape the paper gasket for 90 minutes next time I have to remove the water pump. The metal gasket came standard starting I think in 99.
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Originally Posted by vette747
No problem putting new paper gasket. I put the metal because I did not want to scrape the paper gasket for 90 minutes next time I have to remove the water pump. The metal gasket came standard starting I think in 99.
