My step dad put on my water pump and couldn't find it where the water pump courner gasket piece went. I found it positioning but dont know if it's worth taking it apart again to put it on.

 

I thought the water pump gasket was basically a large odd shaped "O" ring. That piece shown in the pic looks like a gap filler piece for the timing cover.

 

Welcome to forum - your first post.

I'd put it in a zip-lock bag, to save in the trunk.
When you change the oil in future, inspect the water pump for leaks; when you find leaks then revisit topic ...

If it's not broke, don't fix it.

 

Thank you! That's what we though but wanted to double check

 

It always helps to know what kind of car & engine we're talking about. Photo isn't big enough for me to recognize.