DIESEL WATER PUMP LEAK GASKET INFORMATION

Model and Year 1978-84 IMPALA, CAPRICE, MONTE CARLO, EL CAMINO AND C-10 TRUCKS AND 1982-83 MALIBUS

There are two (2) raised sections on the front cover between the bolts underneath the water inlet holes. The raised sections are put there to put a higher load on the water pump gasket in that area. Should you experience a leak in that area when transferring the water pump to a Goodwrench engine, apply a RTV sealer to each side of the gasket. Do not grind off the raised section.

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