Water Pump Gasket, install with or without silicon sealer

73Dart340Sport said
No destructions, but have 73 Mopar manual. 30foot/#. Looking at the old gasket, it was paper saturated in RTV. Thanks for your help.

I would inspect the bolts carefully. 3/8 30 LB FT is good, but you want to make sure the bolts are in good shape. New grade 8 bolts are pretty cheap.