Water pump gasket installation

John, a Prestolite Performance engineer, uses Mr. I have done it both ways on cars . Use the gasket and put the gasket maker on either side of it.

It will do the same job and work just as well. I am replacing the water pump on my LX. Has anyone installed the water pump gaskets (especially the water pump housing to front iron gasket) without coating it with RTV?

How necessary is it to put RTV on the water pump gasket?

A noncorrosive, sensor-safe RTV silicone gasket material formulated specifically for water pumps and thermostat housings. Highest water-glycol resistance . Replacement pumps usually come with the gaskets needed for the job. Place the new water pump gasket onto the timing cover, followed by the water pump. Install the water pump mounting bolts. SOHC getting parts together for timing belt water pump seals etc.

Gates offers guide to installing new water pumps. When replacing the water pump or engine front cover on 4and 4cu. The water pump can be installed with the gaskets .

The old water pump gasket was similar to the type of metallic head gaskets (metallic gasket sprayed with some black coating). Make sure gasket surface is clean and smooth. Click below link for Cobra water pump removal or installation photos.

Is it correct that the gasket is paper thin? A range of water pumps and gaskets for all makes and models. Im talking about little paper thin gaskets like the water pump gasket, thermostat housing gasket, oil pan cork gasket, etc.

Torqued bolts properly with wrench during install of course. Obviously, I only want to install this new Ford water pump one more time. We looked at all of the water pump gaskets for 351W engines but . Loosen and remove the water pump mounting bolts. V remove the water pump backing plate and replace the gasket.

Hi Guys, I just got my 4Stroker running, only to find several pin hole sized coolant leaks around the gasket between the water pump and the . Before you install the water pump, check for which side the water pump inlet housing port. When installing make sure the gasket sealing area on the engine is. I installed the gaskets dry and used bolts . At the stage of mounting the water pump to the timing cover. Find car water pumps for all makes and models.

There are two gaskets, one for sealing each pump outlet at the block.