New water Pump

[New 5.0]

I will be installing a new water pump, is it necessary to put gasket sealer with the gasket or should i just use the gasket that came with the water pump?

 

[El_Diablo]

as long as you can get a good seal with the gaskets there should be no reason to use any sealer, you may want to consider a spray on gasket tack to make installation easier but other than that just make sure your surface is clean and you shouldn't have an issue as long as its a decent quality gasket

 

[95Grandtouring5.0]

I wouldn't put a water pump gasket on with out sealer. Your asking for trouble.

 

[El_Diablo]

in my experience the only time it is needed is if it is manufacture recommended with replacement.... or if your new pump has installation instructions that advise the use

 

[94kingcbra]

i put a bead of sylicone on and spread it all around the gasket with my thumb when I did mine, hasn't leaked yet, and it's what my engine builder recommended...good luck

 

[95-stang]

I always use Hylomar on gaskets where water is involved, as above, if you dont use any it can be trouble.

 

[New 5.0]

Is there a specific sequence for the bolts to the water pump??