2001 BMW X5

2001 BMW X5
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REG456
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2001 BMW X5 V8 All Wheel Drive Automatic

hello i am gonna replace the water pump on my x5 and i wanted to know if i should put sealant on the gasket cause it doenst say anything about sealant in the service manual
Oct 8, 2010 at 3:36 PM
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REG456
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and also the water pump came with 2 gaskets should i put both of them on ?
Oct 8, 2010 at 3:59 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Sealant should be used, yes. If both the gaskets are the same, no dont use both of them.
Oct 8, 2010 at 8:46 PM
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