So..... I replaced my Alpha one Gen II Impeller recently. I did this work using the manual the I have (#18). Nowhere in there does it mention putting perfect seal on the gaskets, so naturally I didn't.
Then, today I was perusing this document: http://www.4shared.com/document/eEm9dw5y/A1G2_Raw_water_pump_repair.html?
And noted the recommendation for perfect seal. My top gasket had a red ring around the perimeter of it where it contacts the housing. I greased up the bolts and torque them to 7.5 ft-lb instead of 5 since I had greased them. I also found that the face seal wasn't in great shape, but the Sierra kit I got didn't include a new.one, so I put it back together as is.
So my question is do I need to take the sucker apart again for the sealant? Does the fact that the face seal isn't great affect your opinion?
Thanks on advance!
Then, today I was perusing this document: http://www.4shared.com/document/eEm9dw5y/A1G2_Raw_water_pump_repair.html?
And noted the recommendation for perfect seal. My top gasket had a red ring around the perimeter of it where it contacts the housing. I greased up the bolts and torque them to 7.5 ft-lb instead of 5 since I had greased them. I also found that the face seal wasn't in great shape, but the Sierra kit I got didn't include a new.one, so I put it back together as is.
So my question is do I need to take the sucker apart again for the sealant? Does the fact that the face seal isn't great affect your opinion?
Thanks on advance!