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07/03/2025 9:46 am
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Replacing the water pump on my '03 Explorer Sport Trac (4.0L) with a Motorcraft one. Should the gasket's raised part face the pump or the block? Does it even matter? And, RTV or no RTV on that gasket?


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07/03/2025 3:38 pm

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Should the gasket's raised part face the pump or the block?

https://www.felpro.com/technical/tecblogs/which-direction-to-install-a-gasket.html

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RTV or no RTV on that gasket?

https://www.felpro.com/technical/tecblogs/clean-dry.html

 

Make sure you use the right torque specs.

 


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07/03/2025 2:45 pm

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Should the gasket's raised part face the pump or the block? Does it even matter? And, RTV or no RTV on that gasket?

Have you tried consulting a repair manual for your vehicle? A free one can be found with the following link: charm.li


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07/03/2025 3:52 pm

you should need rtv

 

 


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