Which gasket sealer to use to install water pump

[harrisg]

I got my circulating pump (antifreeze) back from rebuild for an AQ125A Volvo Penta. The final cost was $78.00. NAPA sent it to one of their vendors and it cost about 1/3 of a new one. Only took a couple of days. I'll run it in a tank after I install it but it'll be next spring before I can really put it to a test. <br /><br />My question is really pretty basic. Since I'm not much of a mechanic I'd like to find out the difference between Permatex red and blue, which one I should use for this application or is there another gasket sealer I should use.

 

[Weirdwalt]

Re: Which gasket sealer to use to install water pump

Red is for high heat. Blue is fine for the water pump

 

[Don S]

Re: Which gasket sealer to use to install water pump

Either use:<br /> http://www.permatex.com/products/prodidx.asp?automotive=yes&f_call=get_item&item_no=80017 <br />Or if you must use silicone try this.<br /> http://www.permatex.com/auto/autouh.asp?automotive=yes&f_call=get_item&item_no=22071 <br /><br />All available at NAPA

 

[KaGee]

Re: Which gasket sealer to use to install water pump

The "ULTRA-BLACK" is what I keep around. It's good for most applications. <br /><br />Keep in mind that Silicone seals only as good as you have prep'd the surface. You also need to let it cure (usually overnight) before operating.