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Why You Should Avoid Using Water Pump Gasket Sealer

Why Using Water Pump Gasket Sealer Can Cause Leaks The most common question I hear about water pump installation is whether you should use water pump gasket sealer on the new pump. Here’s the correct answer Unless the shop manual or water pump instructions tell you to use  sealer, do NOT use it. Here’s why. Gasket sealer should never be used on silicone gaskets, rubber O-rings or flat gaskets with impregnated rubber seals Rubber O-rings and rubber seals on new water pumps are designed to be installed DRY unless otherwise … Read More