I never use any sealant unless it's explicitly called for by
manufacturer's installation notes.  I bought a water pump that called
for it, and I didn't put it on.  I only noticed after I installed it.
 I'll let you know if it leaks. I seriously doubt it.  Most everytime,
you don't need sealant at all. Use new gaskets, o-rings, etc and correct
torque values and you'll be in good shape. No doubt about that.

Buffy & Philip Simmons wrote:

>Ok.time to install the waterpump, air box, exaust and bolt this thing
>in.  On that note, a few questions:
>
>1.  I note the previous owner used some sort of gasket sealer for most
>of the accessories (waterpump and other items that bolt to block).is
>this recommended?
>
>2.  Can someone talk me through what I need to do to get this thing
>properly "timed" prior to firing it up.I have a dim recollection that I
>need to find a timing mark, and then see if its on the exaust
>stroke.further, can you tell me what way the motor (and the distributer)
>turn.and the firing order
>
>
>Thank you in advance
>
>Philip
>