Punto 8v 1.2 water pump

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2002 reg

Got a Gates belt kit which includes a new water pump.

No gasket or O ring for the pump in the factory sealed box.

Is the pump is installed with silicon?

 

[Burnerman]

It's very common for sump pans to be sealed with high temperature silicone but I've never come across this for a water pump....
Either it's an O ring, a paper gasket or a metal compressible one.
I think I'd call the nearest Fiat dealer to speak to the parts man and then look for signs of a gasket when the old pump is removed.
Sorry I can't be more specific! I have to say, there's always been some sort of gasket in kits I've fitted.
John

 

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The part label on the Gates kit box states the included items -

x1 timing belt
x1 water pump
x1 tensioner wheel
x1 instructions

No seal or gasket.

Once I get the old pump removed, I'll see what kind of seal it uses.

By the look of the new one, an O ring may do which I can get farm a local agricultural engineers.

 

[Burnerman]

Thanks for the pic!
Now that we can see it better, no gasket is needed, but a line of silicone sealant must be applied in that groove that you can see - just inboard of the mounting bolts.
Bathroom silicone isn't really suitable - you need a high temperature stuff that a motor factor can provide. I use a sealant from Wurth - its black and low modulus.
Don't use an O ring here.
John

 

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Thanks John

I contacted a local Fiat dealer earlier and as you say, there is no gasket or O ring for the water pump.

A bead of automotive silicone seal in the mating face recess.

I got a tube of automotive silicon seal so the job is go!