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Apr 28, 2007 | 05:54 PM

BJPZ28

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After a water pump install, do I need to let the silicone on the gaskets dry for a day before I refill the coolant?

Apr 28, 2007 | 06:11 PM

97greenie

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I did just to be safe.I would say yes.

Apr 28, 2007 | 07:48 PM

n2ceptor

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I didnt even use silicone on mine and had no probs.....

But usually I give it 1 hour, and never had any problems on other builds..

Its yours for the choosing...

Apr 28, 2007 | 08:07 PM

mrmint69

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I would think you would be fine filling it but not starting the car for 24 hours. With that said there is no real reason not to just wait a day.

Apr 28, 2007 | 08:29 PM

KillWhitey

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Thats what I did.

Dont know if it helped, but it made me feel better

Apr 29, 2007 | 12:51 PM

2000GTP

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If you can be without the car for a day, why not.

I doubt it needs that amount of time to cure, but it doesn't hurt.

Apr 29, 2007 | 01:19 PM

always faster

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The gasket maker like permatex recommend a 24hrs wait to let the substances dry completely.

So if you dont need the car,just wait.

Apr 29, 2007 | 01:20 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BJPZ28

After a water pump install, do I need to let the silicone on the gaskets dry for a day before I refill the coolant?

What do the instructions say?

Apr 29, 2007 | 03:28 PM

n2ceptor

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According to the package, Silicone drys in ONE hour, and CURES in 24 hours........

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