Long Beach

iTrader: (51)

I just wanted to find out if waterpump gaskets were different in a 2000 than a 2002. Im going to do a head and cam swap and picked up two waterpump gaskets and just want to make sure they will work. I have heard that i dont need them in my 2002. Is this true?

code4

iTrader: (30)

I'm pretty sure there are no differences in 98-02 that I can remember.

Mssingkid

iTrader: (7)

97-98 are non-reusable gaskets, while 99+ are reuseable metal gaskets. My 98 had the non-reusable one's and they were a PITA to remove...

Long Beach

iTrader: (51)

I have a 2002 with 40,000, so im going to just reuse them and return the ones i purhcased. thanks

2xLS1

iTrader: (25)

Keep them until you are sure you don't need them. Many times the rubber separates from the metal when you remove the pump. Also, is it worth it to have a coolant leak after you are done over a few dollars worth of gaskets? I reuse many gaskets, but WP gaskets and crank seals always get changed when I do cam installs.

Long Beach

iTrader: (51)

Thanks for the advice, i have both waterpump gaskets, and new front seal. I plan on replacing the front seal, but since i have the waterpump gaskets i might as well put them on. thanks