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Installing Water pump housing Gasket. TV or copper spray?

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Old Oct 22, 2023 | 05:06 PM
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Installing Water pump housing Gasket. TV or copper spray?

Im installing a new water pump housing gasket. 91 n/a
should i use rtv or copper spray on it? Some people say to just use lithium grease to prevent it from sticking.
Also should I use anti seize on the water pump housing bolts and nuts?
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Old Oct 22, 2023 | 05:39 PM
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I used Permatex Aviation gasket sealer. https://www.permatex.com/products/ga...-liquid-16-oz/
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Old Oct 23, 2023 | 08:42 AM
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i use RTV. a little anti seize on the bolt/studs isn't a bad idea either
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Old Oct 23, 2023 | 12:57 PM
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Wait, why not just use an oem gasket?
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Old Oct 23, 2023 | 11:53 PM
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@maaaaackle I bought an oem gasket from atkins.

I was asking if I should add a little atv or copper spray to the gasket during installation.
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Old Oct 23, 2023 | 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Trueno102
@maaaaackle I bought an oem gasket from atkins.

I was asking if I should add a little atv or copper spray to the gasket during installation.
I've always added Permatex Ultra Grey RTV to the gasket. Works great!
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Old Oct 27, 2023 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by j9fd3s
a little anti seize on the bolt/studs isn't a bad idea either
I use that s**t on everything (just bolts and nuts, even suspension), your future self will thank you if you do. I don't use it on lug nuts, think about the application.
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Old Nov 3, 2023 | 10:20 AM
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Dry and Clean is the way to go.
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Old Nov 3, 2023 | 02:15 PM
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