Water Pump Install

Dahoopd

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None of the threads have the answer. When you install a new pump. Is it recommended to use RTV over the toilet paper gasket they include. Old Schoolers used RTV. Whats the best way. Thanks.
 
I must be "old school"...

I've always worked some RTV into the paper gasket with my fingers until the gasket is sticky. If you rub it in for a couple of minutes the gasket seems to absorb a little of the RTV. I don't leave enough on it so that it gushes out when you torque down the pump bolts. Just enough so that it will stick to the engine (or the pump, depending on which one you prefer to stick it to) by itself....
 
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