Do Felpro water pump gaskets need sealant?
Do Felpro water pump gaskets need sealant?
Fel-Pro head gaskets are also designed so that no additional sealers are needed.
Can I use silicone instead of a gasket?
That would be OK, you can also use instant gasket that is high temperature silicone at a push. Even normal bathroom silicone sealant is temperature resistant to about 250 degrees C. If the gap is too big between the pipe and slip-on can, try packing it with kitchen foil as well.
Do you need to use sealant on Fel-Pro gaskets?
Fel-Pro, ASE Certified Master Technician, John Gurnig provides examples why most Fel-Pro gaskets do not require the use of sealant. In certain cases, however, it is required when mating gaskets or filling gaps. He shows where sealant should be applied on certain gaskets and in what amount.
What kind of gaskets are used for water pump?
From molded rubber to paper, Fel-Pro ® has application-specific materials and solutions to seal around cooling system components. Gaskets include: PermaDryPlus ® water outlet gaskets feature the same rigid carrier construction and silicone sealing beads as our valve cover and oil pan gaskets.
Which is better Fel-Pro or MAHLE valve gaskets?
Their valve gaskets are on point too, more OEM-like than Fel-Pro’s. Remember that Mahle is the OEM supplier of brands like BMW too. There’s a reason for that.
What kind of sealer do you use on a water pump?
For water pumps, oil pans and timing covers I use Aviation Form a Gasket, a light coat on each side of the gasket and I’ve never had a leak. The Permatex sealer Brian shows would be an excellent choice because it is non-acidic, although I’ve never personally used it, I would certainly consider it.
Fel-Pro, ASE Certified Master Technician, John Gurnig provides examples why most Fel-Pro gaskets do not require the use of sealant. In certain cases, however, it is required when mating gaskets or filling gaps. He shows where sealant should be applied on certain gaskets and in what amount.
What kind of sealer do you need for water pump gaskets?
Permatex makes a specific gasket sealer for your water pump gaskets. A non-corrosive, sensor-safe RTV silicone gasket material formulated specifically for water pumps and thermostat housings. Highest water-glycol resistance available in an RTV silicone.
Can a silicone sealer be used on a gasket?
Using RTV on the gaskets with fluoroelastomer coating or silicone sealing beads causes multiple issues: The sealer can chemically attack the rubber sealing beads and degrade them. In cases where a sealant is needed for installation of a Fel-Pro gasket, a FIT® Form will be included, along with the proper sealant.
Where can I find a Fel Pro part?
Find Fel-Pro ® products with our easy part finder or by your interchange number. Also find Fel-Pro products near you with our part store and repair shop locator. In the real-world nothing is perfect – including gasket sealing surfaces. That’s why at Fel‑Pro® we respond to new challenges with innovative materials and new technologies.
