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Subject:Re: head gasket goop question
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Date:Mon, 18 Dec 2006 12:34:39 -0500

24 hours   Max.  I almost always apply a dab to a test strip
and make sure its going to harded, if I have a chance.  I've
had this problem a few time....  What a pain.
                                   JOE. W

Jason Willenbrock wrote:

> Hey all,
> finally got my head gaskets and everything put back together this
> weekend.
> here's my question.  how long should I let the sealant set up before
> refilling fluids.  Keep in mind I did this in my garage and it is at
> freezing in there.  I touched the sealant that squeezed out of the
> gaskets
> and it is still not set. Can I proceed or do I need this to be totally
> set
> up, which could really take a while since it is so cold.
> thanks
> jason
>
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