The tube says 24 hours. Who you gonna believe? Humidity, air temp variances affect cure time. Having especially a petroleum based liquid in contact with curing silicone will also affect the quality of the finished product.
I have always followed that same logic and have always had leaks down the road.
Have to disagree, vent to atmosphere on axle housing means 0 pressure build up inside the housing.
I stopped using the stuff, except for intake manifold to head/block corners. I always use the gasket held in place with Hi-Tack or Super Weatherstrip adhesive. No wait time & no leaks.
This was what I was wondering. With what it cost me for the synthetic 75w140 and the friction additive, I don't want to take any chances. Apply RTV, finger tight, wait one hour, torque, oil in 24hrs. That's the plan.
At the dealership we use the mopar stuff specifically for gear lube applications. It is orange in colour and very sticky. Get it on your clothes, good luck getting it off. Apply to cover and install then immediately refill with fluid. NEVER had a problem with this stuff. Don’t forget the friction modifier if you have a sure grip.RJ
Good plan, and catch! If it’s as you say going to be RTV: Waiting till it’s fully cured is how Grandpa would do it. Rushing things and dumping in fluid ahead of time is for the impatient. Grandpa always did things the right way
It is also probably $25 bucks for a small tube.RJ
Exactly what the dealer tech's do. They don't get paid for it to set up overnight.
Yup, that's my stuff.
