Straydog954 Posted yesterday at 04:53 PM Share Posted yesterday at 04:53 PM Hello I’m changing the water pump on my 96 RD. Bought a Pai brand and it came with both gaskets. Just checking to see if Mack rtv silicone is needed on both sides of the gaskets or not? Also any torque spec on the bolts or just hand tight? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75288-dumb-q/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted yesterday at 05:00 PM Share Posted yesterday at 05:00 PM NO silicone around coolant use contact cement to glue the gasket to the pump! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75288-dumb-q/#findComment-571416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straydog954 Posted yesterday at 05:29 PM Author Share Posted yesterday at 05:29 PM Oh ok. When I took the old one off it had silicone on both sides of the gaskets and I wondered if that was right. Also should bolts be just hand tight is that ok ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75288-dumb-q/#findComment-571418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted yesterday at 05:35 PM Share Posted yesterday at 05:35 PM You want them tight pipe sealant on the threads tight 3/8 wratchet tight! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75288-dumb-q/#findComment-571419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straydog954 Posted yesterday at 06:02 PM Author Share Posted yesterday at 06:02 PM Great thanks for the help appreciate it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75288-dumb-q/#findComment-571422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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