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do felpro water pump gaskets require black/orange RTV?

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Old Apr 3, 2005 | 02:10 PM
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do felpro water pump gaskets require black/orange RTV?

Just wondering if the soft felpro waterpump gaskets require RTV? The blue-ish waterpump gaskets that is.

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Old Apr 3, 2005 | 02:15 PM
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Re: do felpro water pump gaskets require black/orange RTV?

no. i used them without rtv and they are fine.
Old Apr 3, 2005 | 02:17 PM
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Re: do felpro water pump gaskets require black/orange RTV?

cool - thanks, that's what i needed to know
Old Apr 3, 2005 | 02:52 PM
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Re: do felpro water pump gaskets require black/orange RTV?

I use RTV every time, taking everything back off to redo it is a b*tch.
Old Apr 3, 2005 | 03:41 PM
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Re: do felpro water pump gaskets require black/orange RTV?

Originally Posted by fireman
I use RTV every time, taking everything back off to redo it is a b*tch.
Listen to this man. Also helps the gaskets from hardening up against the WP/Block.
Old Apr 3, 2005 | 03:45 PM
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Re: do felpro water pump gaskets require black/orange RTV?

okay, to each there own.

they dont "require" rtv. but yes, you can use it as others have mentioned. i have never tried it, so it might be easier to clean up as well. it would be worth trying i guess.

EDIT: dont forget to use thread sealer on the bolts! or any bolts that go into the water jacket.

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Old Apr 3, 2005 | 03:53 PM
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Re: do felpro water pump gaskets require black/orange RTV?

Originally Posted by fireman
I use RTV every time, taking everything back off to redo it is a b*tch.

Always something I do as well, no matter the car or truck...

redoing stuff SUXKS
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