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slipnfall
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Joined: Mon Jan 13, 2003 9:43 am
Car: '06 D40

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Hi, I'm installing a new water pump on my 91 KA24DE and am unsure on sealing issues. The FSM doesn't mention a paper gasket, only liq. gasket. My Chilton's says to use *both*. Some people tell me never use both. My dad says to just use the paper gasket...

WTF...

Can someone just *tell* me which is the proper method of sealing the water pump to the front housing, to avoid leakage? It's on right now w/just liq. gasket(permatex red gasket mkr), but I'm starting to doubt that is enough to keep it sealed(since the liq. gasket does not surround the bolt holes). What would the dealer do if I had this replaced?

Thanks,-Jamie

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180fan
Posts: 7799
Joined: Sat Dec 14, 2002 12:16 pm
Car: 89 fastback

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RTV (silicone liquid gasket)
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s13sr20chris
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Joined: Tue Jun 10, 2003 9:32 am
Car: '89 Nissan S13 w/redtop running 13psi and not leaking fuel anymore
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180fan wrote:RTV (silicone liquid gasket)
yup
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slipnfall
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Joined: Mon Jan 13, 2003 9:43 am
Car: '06 D40

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Thanks: all I needed was some sure-fire assurance.

-Slip
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