Steve;
I have never used ANY sealant material on the water pump-to-engine
interface except for the black O ring that comes with it. I have replaced
a lot of water pumps without problem. Maybe you have some warpage to
compensate for.
Drive Safely & Good Luck
Ken Lewis<Kernersville,NC>86 VW crewcab;60 T-5 Coupe

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