Fitting a water pump advice

[pcn1]

Back in the day when I last helped fit a water pump to a car (circa 1976 on my dads Morris Marina ) I'm sure we applied a Blue liquid gasket sealer onto the paper gasket before fitting.

Now I have to fit a new pump to my 2.7crd Grand Cherokee (MB engine) Its come with the paper gasket, but is the use of a additional sealant still required these days, and if so what would you use ?

Cheers

[PositronicRay]

The paper gasket should be fine.

[finishing touch]

I usually grease a paper gasket.

Paul G

[milkround]

When I did the megane I was told to bin the paper gasket and just use a sealant. I got some stuff from the motor factors for about 6 quid. So far it's not leaked. So I think it depends on the car.

[rev-erend]

That sealant was blue hylomar.

Halfords and all motor parts places sell it.

[tapkaJohnD]

Blue hylomar spray is useful for applying a nice even layer, but pricey.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hylomar-200ml-aerosol-s...

John (No connection etc.)

[pcn1]

I'll get some blue hylomar as suggested.

Cheers

[milkround]

pcn1 said:

I'll get some blue hylomar as suggested.

Cheers

As others have said it was that make. And I have found it spot on. Even a cakchanded fool like myself got it one first time and didn't cause a leak. Also used it when I had to take the sump off and put it back on. Again no leaks.