Park Avenue Water Pump Replacement

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1998 Buick Park Avenue, 3.8L V6, Vin K

Should I use a gasket sealer on this type of water pump gasket???



Is this gasket about 1/2 way out ???

I have a slow oil leak that might be coming from this gasket. I'm thinking about pulling it out and cleaning real good and squirting some silicone sealer in there.



 

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that water pump gasket do not need rtv or silicon, the red bead stuff will do the job.
I have no idea for the intake gasket but to me it look wrong like that.
 

That's kinda what I thought about the gasket, the red border is soft and should make a seal. The old gasket was just paper.

 
The water pump gasket is meant to be installed Dry Rick.
On a gasket like similar I use Permatex Aviation Gasket Dressing Sealer.
Similar to the Permatex 300 M Gasket sealer Grumpy prefers.
The black intake manifold seal I would not pull out & squirt silicone sealer in.
It may ooze out & drop into intake lifter valley.
Cause headaches such as a locked up oil pump.
Remove intake & fix correct.
Or clean outsidr surface of blick China wall & put a thin film of your favorite silicone sealer.
Ultra Gray is my preference today. Sets up Firm & bonds strongs.
 
I still use Gasginch gasket sealer at times too.
Edelbrock sells it.
Very old school but still works great on paper gadkets & cork gaskets like found on Pontiac & Olds V8's.
 

I chickened out and didn't pull the gasket out. Although it looks loose, it was actually stretching. I cleaned it with automotive paint thinner a couple of time, then sprayed it real good with brake cleaner. So I did like you suggested and put some Permatex Black RTV Hi-Temp that I had on the outside. I can only get to the top side, but if it slows it down any that will be a big help.

 
I have been making repairs to our daily drivers here too Rick.
Winter cold weather here in midwest.
Let it snow I suppose. The K1500 Suburban is ready.
 

I've been going to Houston to see my sister for Thanksgiving for nearly 10 years now, but the Park Avenue started over heating just a couple of days before I was going to leave last Wednesday. Filled it up with coolant, but it went down again. So I had to cancel my trip this year.

Oh well, what can you do! ;)

 
i like permatex ultra black for anything in oil or threebond 1194 for stuff that has contact with gas(like moto cases)
Next time i may try, therightstuff. it seem good.

Snow is here already, all vehicul are ready.
 
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