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Dec 3, 2013 | 05:31 PM

DenaliRanger1

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From: Jackson, WYoming

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: I6

Thermostat

2000 xj. Just replaced thermostat. How long should I let it set before driving so I dont get any leak's from the housing?

Dec 3, 2013 | 05:43 PM

Bustedback

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From: Oroville, CA

Year: 1995

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 with all of the noise and clatter

53 minutes should do the trick.

Dec 3, 2013 | 06:02 PM

skife

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let it set?

i've never let it set, always just used the paper gasket.

Dec 3, 2013 | 06:23 PM

01SiennaXJ

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From: NW Iowa

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by DenaliRanger1

2000 xj. Just replaced thermostat. How long should I let it set before driving so I dont get any leak's from the housing?

Did you use rtv? Shouldn't have to wait too long.. maybe 20 min. I'd recommend just getting a gasket.. They are very cheap, and don't require rtv.

Dec 3, 2013 | 07:08 PM

Just Another XJ from AK

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From: Alaska

Year: 1988

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L In Line 6

I let mine set overnight. I hate redoing leaks.

Dec 3, 2013 | 08:29 PM

djb383

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From: The Republic of TEXAS

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L HO

The key to a good seal is how clean/smooth the 2 mounting surfaces are. A thin film of RTV on both sides of the gasket has always worked for me......just fill with coolant after snugging the bolts.

Dec 3, 2013 | 09:00 PM

Parsnip

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From: Roanoke, VA

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee

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I usually use both rtv and gasket...a thin film of rtv to 'glue' the gasket in place, snug the bolts and fill, as previous post said

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Dec 3, 2013 | 09:55 PM

bigbadon

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If your concerned about it leaking use Permatex Indian shellac, that stuff could have saved the Titanic.

Dec 4, 2013 | 05:43 AM

cruiser54

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From: Prescott, Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

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If your concerned about it leaking use Permatex Indian shellac, that stuff could have saved the Titanic.

That and GasgaCinch are 2 of my favorites.

Dec 4, 2013 | 07:13 AM

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Parsnip

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Year: 1990

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That and GasgaCinch are 2 of my favorites.

What does it actually do to the gasket? Make it swell or just stickier?

Dec 4, 2013 | 07:20 AM

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cruiser54

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From: Prescott, Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parsnip

What does it actually do to the gasket? Make it swell or just stickier?

Both are just good old-fashioned gasket sealers. Used for a gazillion years before rTV and with excellent success.

Dec 4, 2013 | 08:26 AM

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bulrid8

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From: Ware Shoals, SC

Year: 1993

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruiser54

Both are just good old-fashioned gasket sealers. Used for a gazillion years before rTV and with excellent success.

Indian shellac is great. I use it on any kind of intake gaskets. It will seal with no air leaks. Coat both sides and let it tack up, then install.

Dec 4, 2013 | 09:46 AM

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Just Another XJ from AK

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From: Alaska

Year: 1988

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L In Line 6

This may sound a little weird, but on all my gaskets (except exhaust) and o-rings (that don't involve glycol) I use a silicon grease. Rarely ever have a leak and it always comes apart clean later down the road.