Re: [TR] Oil pan leak

[dave1massey@cs.com]

I make sure to put the RTV on very thinly - I use a finger and smear
it on the gasket surface in a very thin layer to minimize the
"strings of gasket".  Good point.

Another tip I've heard is to assemble the parts loosely and leave them sit for
15 minutes to 1/2 hour before tightening up the bolts.  This allows the RTV to
partially set and reduces oozing.

RTV sets up by reacting with water vapor in the air.  That means that when
using it on a cooling system that still has some coolant in it be prepared for
the set up time to be dramatically reduced.  And those of you in Arizona, drag
out the swamp cooler.

Dave
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