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VT water pump gasket sealant

Discussion in 'VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)' started by Dougthe37th, Dec 4, 2011.

  1. Dec 4, 2011 #1
    Dougthe37th

    Dougthe37th Donating Member

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    Hey guys I have to put a new water pump on my VT but I have ran out of gasket goo(That blue stuff) and I have Form a gasket(that black stuff) will that work to put on the gasket? or is that 2 dodgy
    Thanks Doug
     
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    accentstencil

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    On the occasions that I have changed a water pump I simply used the gasket only, no leaks.
     
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    I personally always use blue goo....No leaks yet! but have never not used it....but i'd say it should be OK..
     
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    Dougthe37th

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    cool thanks guys
     
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    if its the the black goo in a orange tube is fairly runny and makes a mess and does not always seal take ages for it to set i always use the blue goo
     
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    VYMAD

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    I use the blue Permatex silicone, no leaks. Personally I wouldn't put it on dry.
     
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    I always use Loctite 515 for water pumps, thermostat housings, etc. Never had a problem and I plan to keep on using it.

    Holden (or whoever makes the Colorado) also uses it from factory to seal the front wheel hubs instead of a gasket.
     
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    Loctite number 3
     
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    as Above /\/\/\
     
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