what kind of sealant with new water pump

[napatiger]

i have red, blue and black....
or just use the gasket solo?

[Synestral]

The gasket with the proper torque should work quite well. Just make sure the gasket surfaces are clean before you bolt it up.

[Juglenaut]

dry seal is the best way to go on a clean preped surface. Thread lock the bolts.

[Kohburn]

I always used the blue non-hardening gasket sealant thats designed specificly for coolant gaskets.. I love the stuff - never had a leak since i started using it on cars 5 years ago

[Juglenaut]

never had a leak since i started using it on cars 5 years ago

Either have I.