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gbaoyn · 04-01-2006, 04:00 PM

I just got my new OE water pump from dealer,but I don't see any GROOVE on it.Manual says that some high temp RVT sealant should apply to the groove on all engines except 1MZ-FE engine.Mine is 92 3VZFE.The water pump came along with a gasket and 2 rings. Does anybody have any idea about it?

Thank you!

88 LE · 04-02-2006, 06:43 AM

Are you sure, you got the right water pump for your engine?

3VZ-FE uses RTV silicone instead of a gasket.

http://autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker...3d8013e465.jsp

Axel Kain · 04-02-2006, 12:16 PM

actually, they started using a gasket, i did my water pump a couple months ago, and just used shcelac and the gasket.

88 LE · 04-02-2006, 12:41 PM

Hmm....

In that case, use the gasket along with RTV silicone.

Some may think the RTV silicone is overkill since theres a gasket. But I rather use the silicone, then have to take it back off later and seal it up if it leaks.

gbaoyn · 04-02-2006, 06:38 PM

Thank you guys, it made sense to me. Thank you again.