Gasket Sealant

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Originally Posted by jeepguy1948

Is it a good idea to apply sealant to either one or both sides of the water pump gasket? I generally use Permatex High Tack for those types of applications. It helps provide a better seal but it’s a pain to deal with if you ever need to remove the water pump.

I tend to use Permatex RTV black, both sides. Thin coat. One side doesn't make sense to me. What if there is a surface anomaly on the side not coated?