I wasn't suggesting that I not fix it... The first question was somewhat of a rhetorical one

So I need to get a new metal gasket for the water pump assembly, eh? What about that small rubber gasket that's on the side of the oil pump? It doesn't appear to have much usage by way of preventing radiator fluid from leaking, so I didn't replace it the first time around.

Did you say that I don't need any gasket sealant for the metal gasket? That is what I put the RTV silicon on... I'm starting to remember doing it only on the engine block-side. Would it be better to go with or without sealant?

Thanks