high temp sealant curing time.

[El Cuervo]

I'm using permatex high temp thread sealant on some fittings for a new oil drain set up and oil pressure sensors and such. The direction on the cover say that it takes 4 hours to settle and 24 hours to fully cure. Well, my problem is that its been a week since I applied some of this sealant and well, the sealant hasn't dried yet. Its still gooey/sticky/fresh. Not as creamy texured as when it comes out of the tube but still fresh enough that I can get it on my finger when I go and touch it to test if it has cured. This is the only thing holding me back from taking the talon off the jacks and testing it. So, what's your experience and such with the permatex high temp sealant when it comes to the curing/drying process and how much time do you actuallu wait.

Thanks.

I accidentaly double posted this threat. If a moderator could delete one I would apreciate it.

Thanks

 

[SpawnedX]

You probably applied too much or you are in a very damp area. I would take it out and lay a fresh appropriate amount of it on and then if you can hit it with a blow dryer for a few minutes, then again after a few hours, it helps trust me.

 

[DSM_IKE]

You may have gotten a bad tube.. Had that happen to me once before.. Other problem may be is if you still had any oil still on or around where you were putting the sealant, the sealant will not cure. Make sure there is no oil where you are trying to apply it and let it sit before allowing any oil to come in contact with it.

 

[El Cuervo]

No oil around the area at all. Clean and new fittings, bung and new oil pan with no oil in it. I used a blow dryer yesterday for 4 hours straight and nothing. I was wondering if I got some sealant. Well I'll start the car today and see what happens.