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Old 06-19-2017, 10:34 AM   #2
SkinnyG
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Re: Water Pump Gasket Sealant

I've never used any sealant on water pump gaskets. They are not where these engines leak from.

If you ~do~ use a sealant, make sure you use a minimum amount, so no sealant squishes out and restricts the coolant passages.
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