Fresh water pump leak question

[ArtJ]

Can the m502 moyer pump leak antifreeze if the gasket to the holding bolts is
missing, loose or defective?
Just want to know before rebuild needlessly

Thanks

Art

[romantic comedy]

there are seals that keep the liquid contained. The gasket is between the engine and the pump and keeps oil in the engine.

If there is antifreeze leaking out I assume the internal seal is leaking. Is the af leaking out the weep hole?

[ArtJ]

Thanks
That is what i suspected.
Apparently, the paper gasket is for oil not antifreeze.

I held a wadded paper towel over the rear portion of the pump
AND the leak stopped - which meant the impeller section was not
the source.
have orderd the rebuild kit yesterday
Best Art