Do guys use anything besides the gaskets like RTV, etc?

 

I used a little rtv and the wp gaskets. The RTV was light, just enough to hold the gasket in place.

 

you have to put some teflon tape/liquid on the water pump bolts themselves as well.

 

Really, I didnt know that, should I wrap the whole bolt than?

 

Dumb question I know but can anyone help me out?

 

Just on the threads.

 

Just out of curiousity, why put that tape on the threads? I'm assuming the bolt hole has a bottom and doesn't screw into a waterjacket or anything does it? Anyway, I was just wondering because I've never used any to this point.

 

i believe they do go into the water jacket but shoebox would know better then i.

 

I am positive that the two bottom bolts go into the water jacket; If you don't drain all of the coolant when you pull 'em thats where it drains from.

 

I use RTV on the bottom 2 bolts, and Loctite on the others.

Ryan

 

I didnt use anything on my bolts?? just some RTV on the wp gaskets... should I be fine ?

 

Actually, I didn't use anything on mine either and it has never leaked a drop.

It is a good idea, though, to use a sealant on a bolt that goes into a water passage or is not in a blind hole.