Permatex specifically states to NOT let the RTV "skin-over", install the parts with the RTV "fresh".Lay down the RTV per the GM service manual... ...Let the RTV start to cure...
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Permatex specifically states to NOT let the RTV "skin-over", install the parts with the RTV "fresh".Lay down the RTV per the GM service manual... ...Let the RTV start to cure...
They may say that, but if you do not let it skim over a bit, will simply smear out and leak 110% of the time.Permatex specifically states to NOT let the RTV "skin-over", install the parts with the RTV "fresh".
i hate it when manufacturer recommendation go against real world experience, makes it so hard to make the right decision some timesThey may say that, but if you do not let it skim over a bit, will simply smear out and leak 110% of the time.
What goes/is wrong with the rear end I actually have had my trans rebuilt at 150 as it was slipping like ya said. But it’s good now but how do I know if my rear is going bad or is???
For parts that need to be reliable, I only use OEM. So generally Delco. By that, I mean parts that are crucial to you not ending up on the side of the road, and/or parts that are a pain in the ass to replace. Examples would be the fuel pump, the turn signal multifunction switch, alternator, AC compressor. I could have ordered a Chinese made turn signal switch for $30, but once I saw all that is involved in replacing it, i paid the $200+ for the Delco one. And it's a job I never want to do again. Not particularly difficult per se, but time consuming, with lots of disassembly required, including removing the airbag.Thanks to all of you who responded. Money has been tight and there are definitely some things that need to be addressed with this truck and I can only slowly repair them. Replaced the canister vent valve and next is both downstream o2 sensors because of the codes it has.
I see that ACDelco and Bosch are excellent brands. What other brands are there like these for GM parts? I get a lot of parts from RockAuto.
NGK/NTKThanks to all of you who responded. Money has been tight and there are definitely some things that need to be addressed with this truck and I can only slowly repair them. Replaced the canister vent valve and next is both downstream o2 sensors because of the codes it has.
I see that ACDelco and Bosch are excellent brands. What other brands are there like these for GM parts? I get a lot of parts from RockAuto.
When I was working in an independent shop and dealership that prioritized oil changes over main shop work, had plenty of time for it to skin over. That is a different story and part of the reason I left that part of the industry. I hated having to drop everything unless I was working on a waiter and make less money doing maintenance crap for waiters with advisors that could not upsell to save their life. I made more $$$ on warranty work than the maintenance upsells they focused on. The advisors got spiffed on tires and the techs took it in the rear. I cannot even begin to count the times they would sell tires and leave brakes completely shot, ball joints and tie rod ends rattling around and timing belts hanging on by threads.When I was a dealer techinician, we never had the time to let it skin over. Take from that what you will.