RX7Club.com - Mazda RX7 Forum

2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992) 1986-1992 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections.
Sponsored by:
Banzai Racing

W/P gasket and RTV

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-30-10, 06:10 PM
  #1  
Rotary Enthusiast

Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
jdonnell's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Cape Canaveral FL
Posts: 940
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
W/P gasket and RTV
Is it really needed? That is the RTV on the W/P gaskets?

I used RTV last time I did the water pump and found slivers every time I took the rad cap off. Haynes manual say use RTV but I can't see a real reason why?
jdonnell is offline  
Reply Like
Old 05-30-10, 06:11 PM
  #2  
FD Daily

iTrader: (26)
 
K-Tune's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Gulf Breeze, FL
Posts: 3,308
Likes: 0
Received 13 Likes on 13 Posts
where the waterpump mounts to the waterpump housing?

mine is equipped with a gasket alone and is leak free.
K-Tune is offline  
Reply Like
Old 05-30-10, 06:32 PM
  #3  
Rotary Enthusiast

Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
jdonnell's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Cape Canaveral FL
Posts: 940
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Well, both the W/p housing-to-engine gasket and W/p itself gasket. I just didn't want to put it all together without RTV and have a leaking problem.
jdonnell is offline  
Reply Like
Old 05-30-10, 11:52 PM
  #4  
Top Down, Boost Up

iTrader: (7)
 
RotaryRocket88's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 8,718
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 4 Posts
Unless the metal is seriously eaten away, a gasket alone will be just fine in both cases.
RotaryRocket88 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 05-31-10, 05:59 AM
  #5  
Rotary Enthusiast

Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
jdonnell's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Cape Canaveral FL
Posts: 940
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Thats what I was hoping to hear. I thought Haynes manual may be aware of something I i didnt know
jdonnell is offline  
Reply Like
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
The saga continues. Oil leaking from bottom of bnr (pics)
matty
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
40
10-06-15 09:13 PM
Airpump Compatible EFR IWG Single Turbo System
Turblown
Single Turbo RX-7's
1
09-30-15 05:58 PM
Back to Subforum
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
View Next Unread
quick question for na




Advanced Search
Quick Reply: W/P gasket and RTV


Reply Closed Thread Share

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:21 PM.