Montana 3840 Water Pump Replacement Question

[yanmar1610d]

I am replacing the Water Pump on my Montana 3840. I am wondering do I place sealant on the paper gasket or not? Will the gasket be enough of a seal without the sealant?

 

[Dallas_Lilly]

I am replacing the Water Pump on my Montana 3840. I am wondering do I place sealant on the paper gasket or not? Will the gasket be enough of a seal without the sealant?

I would just to keep the gasket in place