Water Pump Advice

[Brad]

I am going to be replacing a leaky Water Pump on my 99 D-2.
Any words of wisdom or advice on this repair? Seems straight forward but I thought I would be better off asking.
What type of coolant should I use when I refill the system?
Should I use some of that "blue goo" in addition to the gasket I ordered?
Any advice is appreciatted.

Thanks

 

[Disco Mike]

Use the same pink coolant the factory recommends to prevent head gasket problems. Use a little blue goo and don't forget to bleed the air out of the engine when you're done.
Mike J.

 

[Brad]

don't forget to bleed the air out of the engine when you're done.
Mike J.

Thanks!

To bleed the air I think I am supposed to refill the system then run with the radiator cap off until the thermostat kicks to allow air out. Is that correct?

 

[Ron]

NO GOO.


Make sure to buy the genuine rubber empregnated gasket and a genuine water pump.

Aftermarket do not last and they blow up.