With an O-ring, though, isn't grease
sufficient/better.  The ring makes the seal...gooping
it up would seem to defeat the purpose.

Bill Johnson wrote:
>
> I have used Permatex's Black Weather Strip Adhesive on water pump gaskets
> for years and years.  I use it anywhere that gas and oil are not a problem.
> Most Excellent Stuff!  Cheaper than RTV too.
>
> Bill
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jay & Kim Schmidt <schmidt5@HSONLINE.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 1999 9:50 PM
> Subject: Silicone oder nein
>
> When installing a water pump(84) should silicone be applied to the gaskets
> that join the water pipes to the head/block or is a new gasket enough? What
> is best? Seems to me that the purpose of the new gasket is to do it's job
> and silicone wouldn't be necessary, but then plumbing doesn't always work
> out that way. Thanks for your thoughts--I'm waiting patiently as the
> put-back is on hold until I find out.
> Thanks!
> Jay
> FWIW, Bentley doesn't mention anything except gaskets.