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malsgoing130
1st April 2009, 06:01 PM
Hi all,
Ive just used some RTV silicone as a sump gasket, how long should I wait before I refill the oil?
Thanks
Mal

discowhite
2nd April 2009, 05:59 AM
should be dry by now mal!:D
i usually wait 30-60min, when i use it. most will that the tac and cure times on the box/tube, sometimes anywhere from 4hrs to 24hrs.

cheers phil

cal415
2nd April 2009, 07:08 AM
yep, that stuff dries fast and works wonders, after you wait for it to dry slightly before puting it back together you've already done most of your waiting, i have used it on oil pumps with oil still in the motor, and driven the car shortly after puting the pump back in place without any problems.