Regarding the pitted waterpump surface...Using JB is fairly common to make
sure this area will seal correctly. I and many other have done it
professionally for years with no issues. Smooth on with a very flat blade
( I use a razor blade) and hit it with a flat file after its dry to be sure
the area is truly flat.
I use W7DTC  plugs (the tripple electrode style)...never liked platinums
much...but the wr7dp should work...
Daryl of AA Transaxle
Duvall, WA. (Seattle area)
1-877-377-0773 toll free
425-788-4070
aatransaxle.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jonce Fancher" <streetbugs@WHISPLLC.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2005 9:32 PM
Subject: 1.9L spark plug &water pump suggestions?

> *** also i pulled the water pump off and found small pitting at the seal
> O-ring area. is it best to use a very small amount of gasket material and
> if so what type and
> brand would be best or try and fill it with something such as JB weld (
> not a favorite) or something else?? just concerned that it may not seal
> with out something.
> thanks Jonce
>