relative4 Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 What kind of RTV do you guys use on water pumps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanyb505 Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 The right stuff that comes in the cheez whiz can I think? If the fsm recommends the Subaru gray bond then the right stuff was my main substitute when I did my engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexi Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 I just checked the fsm and it doesn't mention liquiid gasket for the water pump, are you looking to try and prevent leaks by adding that to the oem gasket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 I seem to recall, those rubber seals are all you need. Maybe there's some info in the timing belt thread. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infosecdad Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 None, just the gasket that comes with it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverton Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 No rtv. Dry metal form gasket. Two passes at 12nm. One pass at 8, and another at 12 if you want to do it the saabaru way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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