Anyone use Gasket Maker on the water pump?
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Anyone use Gasket Maker on the water pump?
The rubberish OE gasket that is between the water pump housing and the front cover craked as I was removing the assembly.
My question is...can I use this "RTV Silicone Waterpump and Thermostat Gasket Maker" instead of the actual gasket? Will it form a good seal? also, what torque should I use on reasembly. I am guessign the tourqe should be less than if I was using the actual gasket?
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My question is...can I use this "RTV Silicone Waterpump and Thermostat Gasket Maker" instead of the actual gasket? Will it form a good seal? also, what torque should I use on reasembly. I am guessign the tourqe should be less than if I was using the actual gasket?
Thanks,
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Just use a gasket man. Small price to pay to not have to do the job again. Not sure on the torque but look it up. And don't forget to use a cris-cross patern when snuging up the bolts.
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My gasket was gone when I was rebuilding my engine and the one in the gasket kit was for the S5 water pump, I wasnt going to wait around a new gasket to show up, so I used the exact same permatex stuff he is talking about, works fine. Go ahead and use it.
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yes, it will work, but make sure the gasket surfaces are clean. and dont use that copper **** for coolant seals. I used the copper gasket maker with the cracked stock gasket and it leaked. so i stripped the gasket and maker, lightly roughed the contact surfaces with some sandpaper, and cleaned them with some water based thinner. havnt had any leaks yet.
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i have three different-four-different kinds of gasket maker. from what ive seen either the orange/red or the grey should do just about anything. Also, dont torque down too tight, i broke a bolt on my water pump, luckily i had one in the garage that fit perfectly. Oh, and give it at least a few hours before driving it again.
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