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Old 01-18-2008, 12:18 PM
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how long do you guys wait after you sealed a gasket to start the engine. the permatex says it takes 24 hours to cure but the haynes says to re-torque when the car is hot..what should i do?
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Old 01-18-2008, 12:22 PM
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what gaskets did you do?
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Old 01-18-2008, 12:24 PM
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head to lower intake manifold
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Old 01-18-2008, 02:33 PM
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by the time i have everything back together im filling the system with coolant and starting it up. never had a problem.
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Old 01-18-2008, 02:44 PM
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I always waited overnight.

Then torque after a few full heat cycles.
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Old 01-18-2008, 07:04 PM
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If you wait overnight you should be good to go. I've had issues 1/2 the time trying the put it together and go thing.
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Old 01-18-2008, 07:07 PM
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also, i've never had to retorque anything but ex gaskets. maybe im just lucky[&:]
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Old 01-18-2008, 07:12 PM
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I always wait 2-3 days.
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