Installing Water Pump?

[greatdane]

Do you use RTV or the paper gasket or both when installing a long WP on a SBC? I just want to get it right the first time! I am use to other pumps AMC,Ford, never done a chevy.

[zieg85]

I use the gaskets only on waterpumps and never had a problem.  I suppose a very light film of RTV to hold the gaskets in place would be an insurance policy but I have never had a Chevy water pump leak at the gasket.  My $.02

[bobcooter]

I always put a thin coat permatex water pump sealer on both sides of the gasket. Not too much.

[greatdane]

I always put a thin coat permatex water pump sealer on both sides of the gasket. Not too much.

I have red permatex RTV that should do the job....

[Layne]

Someone recommended "The Right Stuff" on here before, and I use just that and it works great

[greatdane]

Got it on tonight! Used RTV and paper. Is it suppose to be this close to the balancer? Looks alot closer than the stock one did! I bought the pump to match my truck!?

[beastie_3]

Looking good!