98sub2500leg Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 (edited) I thought the dealer told me this thin metallic gasket goes on dry, but the Haynes and Chiltons manuals show using sealer. The old water pump gasket was similar to the type of metallic head gaskets (metallic gasket sprayed with some black coating). The replacement gasket I am referring to is the same, just not sure if sealer is used due to conflicting info. Couldn't find this issue in any search. Doesn't seem to be any evidence of any clear lube used on the old one, definitely no RTV was used. I believe these go on dry if I recall. Any takers? FYI: 98 EJ25 engine; DOHC Edited May 31, 2009 by 98sub2500leg clarification Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OB99W Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 It seems that your question was already asked and answered here: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?p=826130 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98sub2500leg Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 It seems that your question was already asked and answered here:http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?p=826130 Yes, thanks-my bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericem Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 The metal gasket does go on dry though FYI. Just torque the bolts to correct spec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru360 Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I put the water pump gasket in dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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