Help with sealant
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Help with sealant
Ok. I bought a tube of the permatex grey RTV sealant. It says it can handle temps up to 652 degrees F. It also says it dries in 1 hour, and then cures in 24 hours. I plan on using this for the thermostat housing and oil pan gaskets. Do I have to let the car sit for 24 hours after I put everything back together?
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If you are in a hurry then the stuff that works great is called:
Permatex Rightstuff http://www.permatex.com/right_stuff/right_stuff1.asp
It sets in five minutes and allows immediate use of your vehicle. My 91 Vert is the third car I have used this stuff on and I am very impressed! I've used it on oil pans, front covers, valve covers, and thermostat housings with no problem. I've used the grey and blue stuff before and had several instances when I had leaks and had to redo the gasket.
Oh, even though it can't handle the same high temps as the grey stuff, it is plenty heat resistant enough for your desired use.
Permatex Rightstuff http://www.permatex.com/right_stuff/right_stuff1.asp
It sets in five minutes and allows immediate use of your vehicle. My 91 Vert is the third car I have used this stuff on and I am very impressed! I've used it on oil pans, front covers, valve covers, and thermostat housings with no problem. I've used the grey and blue stuff before and had several instances when I had leaks and had to redo the gasket.
Oh, even though it can't handle the same high temps as the grey stuff, it is plenty heat resistant enough for your desired use.
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Originally Posted by Autocrosser7
Ok. I bought a tube of the permatex grey RTV sealant. It says it can handle temps up to 652 degrees F. It also says it dries in 1 hour, and then cures in 24 hours. I plan on using this for the thermostat housing and oil pan gaskets. Do I have to let the car sit for 24 hours after I put everything back together?
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