Water Pump Gasket - Taurus Car Club of America : Ford Taurus Forum

noluck4 · 01-15-2013, 02:15 PM

I recently had my water pump replaced and there is a seep from the gasket and what looks like pulp from the gasket comming through on top. What is the best way to remove the water pump, and re gasket it?

I've heard just use gasket shellac, I've also heard use the "right stuff" and use that as the gasket as well. And I've also been told plain old permatex grey or black and a regular gasket.

Car is a 2003 Ford Taurus SES with the Vulcan engine.

the_intimidator_02 · 01-15-2013, 02:52 PM

I just would use a regular gasket and a thin line of silicone. Myself I usually use Ultra Copper beacuse it has a high heat rating. Never had a problem with it.

Automender12345 · 01-15-2013, 07:35 PM

I use permatex gray for the waterpump on both sides of the gasket. I have used black and super blue all will in this application. Just have the right temperatures and let it cure before you add coolant.

Make sure the bolts that need thread sealant has it on when you reinstall. I think it is the larger diameter bolts.

Are you sure it is the water pump and not the timing chain cover. Is it leaking on the firewall side top at the rear bank inlet side to the water pump?

sfhess · 01-15-2013, 09:53 PM

Clean the gasket mating surfaces. Then use Gasgacinch to seal up the gasket. I use this product and have never had a leak from a component that was installed with it.

noluck4 · 01-17-2013, 11:55 AM

Timing cover looks good. That was done with the water pump. I'd take it back but by the time I pay for the discounted parts or labor I can have it done in way less time for less. Thanks everyone!

Automender12345 · 01-17-2013, 06:05 PM

One suggestion is that when you take off the pump you will remove two bolts that go through the timing cover right where it is prone to leaking. Be gentle removing the pump, no pounding to break the seal. If your mechanic didn't do the pump gasket right the cover may start leaking.

01-15-2013, 02:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
noluck4 Member Member Number: 49635 Join Date: Aug 2012 Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2003 Ford Taurus, 3.0L V6 Visit: My Garage Posts: 141 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 1	Water Pump Gasket I recently had my water pump replaced and there is a seep from the gasket and what looks like pulp from the gasket comming through on top. What is the best way to remove the water pump, and re gasket it? I've heard just use gasket shellac, I've also heard use the "right stuff" and use that as the gasket as well. And I've also been told plain old permatex grey or black and a regular gasket. Car is a 2003 Ford Taurus SES with the Vulcan engine.

01-15-2013, 02:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
the_intimidator_02 Crazy Devoted Member Member Number: 5295 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Miramichi, New Brunswick Drives: 2005 Taurus SE 3.0L Vulcan Bought with 111,432KM in October of 2012 Visit: My Garage Posts: 5,438 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 16	I just would use a regular gasket and a thin line of silicone. Myself I usually use Ultra Copper beacuse it has a high heat rating. Never had a problem with it. __________________ Life is a hard teacher, it gives you the test before it teaches you the lesson. The Human race is governed by it's own imagination. Please don't steal, the government can't stand the competition.

01-15-2013, 07:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Automender12345 Senior Member Member Number: 25751 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: North Canton, Ohio Chapter: Northeast Drives: (2) 2001 Taurus and 2006 Taurus Visit: My Garage Posts: 610 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 4	I use permatex gray for the waterpump on both sides of the gasket. I have used black and super blue all will in this application. Just have the right temperatures and let it cure before you add coolant. Make sure the bolts that need thread sealant has it on when you reinstall. I think it is the larger diameter bolts. Are you sure it is the water pump and not the timing chain cover. Is it leaking on the firewall side top at the rear bank inlet side to the water pump? Last edited by Automender12345; 01-17-2013 at 05:59 PM.

01-15-2013, 09:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
sfhess Devoted Member Member Number: 3575 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Beautiful Palmdale, CA Visit: My Garage Posts: 2,471 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 11	Clean the gasket mating surfaces. Then use Gasgacinch to seal up the gasket. I use this product and have never had a leak from a component that was installed with it. __________________ "Don't blame me. I voted for Kodos." - H J Simpson Intact is one word. A lot is two words. 1991 Taurus LX Sedan 3.8 Titanium Frost - Taken to the pound/RIP 12/27/2012. 2011 Fusion 2.5 Auto Silver Appearance Package 1969 Cougar XR 7 351W 2002 Ford Explorer XLT RWD 4.0 "I had the right to remain silent, but I did not have the ability" - Ron White

01-17-2013, 11:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
noluck4 Member Member Number: 49635 Join Date: Aug 2012 Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2003 Ford Taurus, 3.0L V6 Visit: My Garage Posts: 141 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 1	Timing cover looks good. That was done with the water pump. I'd take it back but by the time I pay for the discounted parts or labor I can have it done in way less time for less. Thanks everyone!

01-17-2013, 06:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
Automender12345 Senior Member Member Number: 25751 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: North Canton, Ohio Chapter: Northeast Drives: (2) 2001 Taurus and 2006 Taurus Visit: My Garage Posts: 610 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 4	One suggestion is that when you take off the pump you will remove two bolts that go through the timing cover right where it is prone to leaking. Be gentle removing the pump, no pounding to break the seal. If your mechanic didn't do the pump gasket right the cover may start leaking.

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