I cant find a thread telling me about the cover gasket. Mine is in really bad shape. The one "how to" I read said to pitch it you dont need it. Do I just use silicone sealer. Thanks. Also it said use 14ga wire. That seems awful thin. Thanks

 

The pump should come with an o-ring gasket but you can add some RTV for extra insurance. I used 12ga. wire.

 

I used rtv and it worked great, no leaks.

 

Thin bead of RTV + o-ring on my CSI, no leaks

 

No rtv + the oring and I have no leaks.

 

You don't need rtv with an o'ring. And to the original question... I wouldn't trust rtv all by its lonesome. You can buy o'ring stock by the foot. Look around locally... if no joy, check McMaster Carr.

-Mindgame

 

Why not use the original, you can get it at any dealer i suppose for around 4 bucks. part number is 10128329.

 

Thanks guys, I had not looked at the pump yet but it had a gasket built into it already.