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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: blueseamonkey on 30 July 2012, 13:12

Title: Coolant pump question
Post by: blueseamonkey on 30 July 2012, 13:12

I finally tracked down one of the only two Mk2 parts shop in the country today and got a new water pump and housing, plus new thermostat for slightly cheaper than it would have been ordering it online from the UK (and without the 1 month wait while it sits in customs.)

Thing is I had to buy the 2 parts separately, the pump is by febi-bilstein, the housing by Meyle. The all-in-one types were out of stock. Both come with a cardboard gasket to fit to the other half.

My question is this: Should I use one gasket plus gasket sealant; just the one cardboard gasket; both; or neither - just gasket sealant instead?

Have decided to leave the fuel filter until after my next salary, its all getting a bit pricey to replace everything in the first month!

Title: Re: Coolant pump question
Post by: raferackstraw on 30 July 2012, 13:34

i would use 1 gasket with an thin even smear of gasket sealant on both sides

Title: Re: Coolant pump question
Post by: Thom89 on 30 July 2012, 13:44

^^^ ditto

Thom

Title: Re: Coolant pump question
Post by: blueseamonkey on 30 July 2012, 13:49

Thanks lads, that was my preferred option but thought it best to check first!  :wink: