Water Pump Backing Plate

[Machspeed]

Hey friends hope to get my engine up and running this weekend. Bought a new GMB water pump. Pump has a backing plate on it with a gasket. Do they typically seal these at the factory or do I need to pull the plate and seal it my self? I don't see mention of this in the instructions, assuming I don't need to mess with it but assuming always gets me into trouble. Thanks!!!

[Gary Lewis]

They are supposed to be sealed from the factory.  But if you have the right gasket it won't hurt to pull it and re-seal it.