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Subject:Re: head gasket goop question
From:Mike Collum
Date:Mon, 18 Dec 2006 12:57:46 -0500

Of course, you probably already know that any kind of rubber in a tube
shouldn't be applied at temperatures below 45� Fahrenheit.  That said,
it'll certainly take longer to cure when it's cold.

Mike

------------- wrote:
> 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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