# Water pump pipes

**URL:** https://59plymouth.net/t/water-pump-pipes/4906
**Category:** Tech Support
**Created:** [September 12, 2026, 12:22am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/water-pump-pipes/4906 "2026-09-12T00:22:29Z")
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### Author: ![eroomas](https://59plymouth.net/user_avatar/59plymouth.net/eroomas/32/53_2.png) [@eroomas](https://59plymouth.net/u/eroomas)
#### Post date: [September 12, 2026, 12:22am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/water-pump-pipes/4906/1 "2026-09-12T00:22:29Z")

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Hey Guys, Im replacing my wayer pump, what do I use to seal the pipe threads? Teflon tape? or some other type of sealant? Thanks in advance

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### Author: ![Faulkner](https://59plymouth.net/user_avatar/59plymouth.net/faulkner/32/21944_2.png) [@Faulkner](https://59plymouth.net/u/Faulkner)
#### Post date: [September 12, 2026, 1:40pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/water-pump-pipes/4906/2 "2026-09-12T13:40:47Z")

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You want to use Permatex high-temperature thread sealant, @eroomas. Use it liberally, even on the unthreaded shank of the bolt, because they can pass through the cooling jacket. It won’t harm the antifreeze.

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### Author: ![Faulkner](https://59plymouth.net/user_avatar/59plymouth.net/faulkner/32/21944_2.png) [@Faulkner](https://59plymouth.net/u/Faulkner)
#### Post date: [September 12, 2026, 1:42pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/water-pump-pipes/4906/3 "2026-09-12T13:42:28Z")

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Oh! You were asking about the pipe. You can use the permatex there as well.

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### Author: ![eroomas](https://59plymouth.net/user_avatar/59plymouth.net/eroomas/32/53_2.png) [@eroomas](https://59plymouth.net/u/eroomas)
#### Post date: [September 12, 2026, 4:21pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/water-pump-pipes/4906/4 "2026-09-12T16:21:20Z")

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Thanks Faulkner, I really appreaciate your help