The paper is just tore right? It will not have or get an internal leak. It is sealed where the pump seperates from the pump body. This is where the gears are are. I have had ripped ,and torn gaskets many a time come in the box from bumping around. You could post a picture of the gasket, but I am quite sure you'd be ok. You do need the little o ring on the pump shaft locater that goes into the block boss tho.