My thoughts on thread locking...
Nov 25, 2004 | 06:51 PM
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My thoughts on thread locking...
I can't find stuff that works well enough to keep the nuts on my valve covers. I've used loctite blue, but they still come loose.
Nov 25, 2004 | 06:53 PM
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Nov 25, 2004 | 06:53 PM
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Edit: Nvm I thought this was OT :o
Nov 25, 2004 | 06:54 PM
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c5 tech? I got moved to c5 tech? How inappropriate. I'm not asking how to put painted plastic pieces on my engine, I'm talking about trying to hold down actual parts of the engine.
Nov 25, 2004 | 07:12 PM
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bada-bing, bada-boom. Nice cut.
Check Locktite red.
Nov 25, 2004 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by bogus
bada-bing, bada-boom. Nice cut.
Check Locktite red.
Will do. Thanks. No more seepy oil smell! Some day I'll actually change the gaskets... NAH.
Nov 25, 2004 | 07:55 PM
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Loctite of any kind needs a clean surface....be sure you put the time in to make sure the threads are clean...
Nov 25, 2004 | 08:04 PM
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The red has more holding or locking power, give the red a try
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Nov 25, 2004 | 08:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bogus
bada-bing, bada-boom. Nice cut.
Check Locktite red.
Nov 25, 2004 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by HalM
Loctite of any kind needs a clean surface....be sure you put the time in to make sure the threads are clean...
I believe your problem is oil on the threads. Throw your nuts in a can of degreaser.
Use lacquer thinner or a similar degreaser on both parts and #240 blue loctite before assembly or #290 after assembly.
Nov 25, 2004 | 08:34 PM
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Oh, I see. Yes, they are quite dirty. I'll be sure to degrease them. Thanks.
Nov 25, 2004 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Kale
I can't find stuff that works well enough to keep the nuts on my valve covers. I've used loctite blue, but they still come loose.
If you get the surfaces clean, do not use loctite Red or the bolts will need to be heated to loosen.
Nov 25, 2004 | 09:08 PM
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If you get the surfaces clean, do not use loctite Red or the bolts will need to be heated to loosen.
which equates to? Starting the engine!
Nov 25, 2004 | 11:15 PM
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which equates to? Starting the engine!
How about a torch.
Nov 25, 2004 | 11:22 PM
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How about a torch.
...( gathering my composure) ...Yes.....some people don't understand high temp polymers -> 90* - 100*C won't cut it.
