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Water pump RTV or no RTV? I used just the paper seal but it's leaking without any pressure in the
Posted by: 1984-4kq (22499) on 2016-06-22 16:23:21	Share \| Report

system just the little bit that was still in the engine that ran into that chamber when I tilted the engine. The bentley manual says no sealant. If you use sealant do you do one side or both?

Thanks

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Water pump RTV or no RTV? I used just the paper seal but it's leaking without any pressure in the - 1984-4kq 2016-06-22 16:23:21 (156 views)
- no sealant. Just be really methodical about step-torquing in a star pattern. - meatwad 2016-06-23 16:59:21 (134 views)
- I just did my 32v water pump without sealant. - sc-type 2016-06-22 22:10:11 (171 views)
- I usually use a very light coating even though it's not recommended... that being said - audinutt 2016-06-22 18:07:02 (196 views)
  - Yep I once asked the dealer what they use, the red spray RTV on both sides of the gasket - twincitiesS8 2016-06-23 09:19:22 (144 views)
  - I did the same - hyperlogos 2016-06-23 01:40:44 (177 views)

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