What sealant?

[Aussie John]

What is best for water pump and thermostat housing? cheers, John. PS I'm still trying to chisel off the old water pump gasket, must have been put on with superglue!!!

[phillpot]

Blue Hylomar would be my choice.

[Steve_D]

phillpot said:

Blue Hylomar would be my choice.

This

Steve

[Sardonicus]

Blue Hylomar even old hat sealants are still good for cork and paper

[Aussie John]

Thanks guys, blue hylomar it is then, cheers, John.

[Steve_D]

Aussie John said:

Thanks guys, blue hylomar it is then, cheers, John.

As thin as you can get it but still be an even film. Applied to both surfaces and left to tack dry as the solvent flashes off.

Steve

[Alpha Omega]

Dont worry too much about the level of the sealant being out a bit, be sure to use a torque wrench when refitting the pump

[Aussie John]

Do you use it [ hylomar] on the bolts? [or 2 bolts and 2 studs in my case]

[Alpha Omega]

Aussie John]Do you use it [ hylomar said:

on the bolts? [or 2 bolts and 2 studs in my case]

Don't use it on the bolts, the gasket + sealant makes the seal, the bolts/studs/nuts hold it together