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Water Pump Gasket Question
Fellow Forum Members,
Question about my water pump gasket:
Do I need to get a metal gasket from my local Porsche dealer or use the paper gasket that came with the pump? And if so, what sealant do you all recommend for the paper gasket?
Thanks
MNC-I
BACKGROUND
I’m replacing my water pump and thermostat. My 1999 Boxster Tiptronic with over 301,000 miles developed a massive water pump leak. I purchased a low temperature thermostat from Pelican parts and it came with a metal gasket. My new water pump came with an old fashion paper gasket.
I’ve read the technical articles on replacing a Boxster water pump on the Pelican Parts website and read the about the procedure in my Bentley Service Manual and 101 Projects for Your Porsche Boxster. I don’t believe I read anything about using gasket sealant. But I’ve changed many water pumps on GM & Ford small block V8s and V6s. And each time the pump came with a paper gasket and I used sealant.
I changed both radiators in February. My wife says I should have changed the pump when I changed the radiators
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