Blk-dc2

i just got water pump from all parts, on the directions it says i need a sealant,
but the water pump came with a rubber gasket...if it came with a rubber gasket do i still need to put sealant on it?????thanks

Archidictus

Yes you still need sealant. Use grey RTV or Hondabond. They're chemical similar.

philosofy1

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BLACK-dc2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i just got water pump from all parts, on the directions it says i need a sealant,
but the water pump came with a rubber gasket...if it came with a rubber gasket do i still need to put sealant on it?????thanks</TD></TR></TABLE>

if you have a vtec engine, i would return it and pick it one up from the dealer (i have had problems with aftermarket ones). also, they say you need a sealant, but you don't. just make sure you use the rubber gasket (the new one) and torque it to specs. also pay close attention to where the bolts came out of, because the exact one need to in the same spot when bolting up.

Blk-dc2

i was thinking that i shouldn't have to because it came with a rubber gasket...if i would put something on the rubber gasket it might just cause the gasket not seal right.. thanks

coupe99vtec

im curious too, planning to do my t-belt, its pulley and tensioner, water pump, plugs, cap, and rotor. (what plugs are recommended for stock d16y8?)

Archidictus

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by philosofy1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if you have a vtec engine, i would return it and pick it one up from the dealer (i have had problems with aftermarket ones). also, they say you need a sealant, but you don't. just make sure you use the rubber gasket (the new one) and torque it to specs. also pay close attention to where the bolts came out of, because the exact one need to in the same spot when bolting up.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I use aftermarket water pumps all the time, but I'll never purchase another remanufactured one. If you buy them new, non-OEM water pumps are fine. Also, I use Grey RTV or Hondabond on every single sealing part of the motor that may or may come into contact with liquid. If nothing else, it's just one more failsafe

philosofy1

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Archidictus &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

I use aftermarket water pumps all the time, but I'll never purchase another remanufactured one. If you buy them new, non-OEM water pumps are fine. Also, I use Grey RTV or Hondabond on every single sealing part of the motor that may or may come into contact with liquid. If nothing else, it's just one more failsafe </TD></TR></TABLE>

yes, brand new would make sense. wasn't really thinking about the "new" factor. the sealant makes sense too. i just tend to do it the way it was previous thats all. just my preference.

t0p_sh0tta

The $5 spent on sealant is WELL worth not having to tear the motor apart again just to change a rubber gasket.