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justa4x2
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3/25/2003
18:42:45
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just got done the 180 t-stat. how long should i wait for the rtv stuff to dry before starting the engine. i want to see my g/f tonight.
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IntenseDak39
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3/25/2003
18:50:33
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couple days... gotta let it sit
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justa4x2
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3/25/2003
18:57:26
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you're kidding right?
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mnkybrs
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3/25/2003
19:12:15
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With the tempuratures that are generated there in that area...the cure time should be 48 hours. tell her to come to you.
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.alex.
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3/25/2003
19:34:36
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48 hours is pretty aggressive.... dontcha think guys? I mean, if you heat the stuff up too early, it's just gonna leak again....
I'd give it at least til Friday afternoon. Friday morning maybe, but afternoon will be safer.
Otherwise you'll end up doing it over again.
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justa4x2
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3/25/2003
19:35:42
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ok i take your word for it. i talked to a co-worker, and he said "about an hour." he has worked on many cars before.
thanks
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yates-in-DE
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3/25/2003
23:26:50
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I wouldn't trust that freind to much, a couple the folks that posted are ASE Certified Mechanics Above. You should really give it 48 hrs just to be safe.
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Lynn
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Idiot
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3/26/2003
00:19:24
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You are an idiot dude. Did you bother to read the instructions that were on the side of that RTV sealant? If you used the BLUE RTV SEALANT than more than likely you were ready to rock 30 minutes after you applied the stuff. Hope you replaced the gasket as well....after all, RTV is only as good as the gasket is.
Furthermore.....why on Earth would you waste time posting a message like that for? If you had to ask, you shouldn't be working on your own truck. If you took it to the dealer to have the thermo replaced, your truck would have been done with in 2 hours...not 2 days. I suppose the next thing you are going to ask is when should you start to grease your muffler bearings?
Do yourself a favor...ask yourself this....should I really be working on my own truck? Or should I take it to someone who knows what the hell they are doing?
The choice is yours...2 hours or 2 days
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1_Bad_Dakota
Dodge Dakota
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3/26/2003
01:01:41
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Don't be an ass man thats what this site is for to share ideas and give help! Maybe he wants to learn how to do things himself, just keep smart ass comments like that to yourself!
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pappie1
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3/26/2003
01:40:41
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Exactly..... I mean thats what we are here for is to help. Anyone who knows anything about RTV would know that once the area is sealed ..... the oxygen takes a little bit longer to reach the center. It has nothing to do with the temp due to its an enviormental type cure. 48 hrs minimum
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tek
Dodge Dakota
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3/26/2003
08:12:19
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Dude, half hour or so, by the time you get the rest of the enging back together, new coolant added, it'l be ready to rock....
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justa4x2
Dodge Dakota
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3/26/2003
12:37:43
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wow, d1ck! this is why i come to this page; to get some helpful advise from others who have done the same mod. and i did read the label, it said 24 hours. just wanted to make sure i wasnt missing anything. im driving it 14 hours later and there isnt any sign of leakage. gimmie some credit for atleast trying.
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Eggman
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3/26/2003
13:20:33
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Ahhh,the usual flaming.You try to have a little fun on this board and inevitably some "genius"
will scream and whine at a perfectly normal question.Dickhead.
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JJ
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3/26/2003
15:07:25
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Hay man I know of 2 good sites where you wont get ragged on for your questions, try them out.
www.dakotatrucks.com
www.dakotausa.com
Trust me these 2 sites are much better and the are cooler there anyhow.
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