Loctite on flywheel bolts?

[AWD_addict]

Some sources say to put loctite on the flywheel to crankshaft bolts, others say not to.

I don't want to put the red high temp loctite on, since it says it takes over 500 degrees F to remove it!
A little bit of the blue stuff maybe? I don't want anything getting loose, but obviously they'll have to come off eventually.


What are you guys using and how has it worked out?

[douglas vincent]

I just used the blue myself for this exact thing.

I have also used red. Long enough breaker bar will break them free later.


NEVER EVER EVER use loctite on those little screws in back though! I know why

[Matt Monson]

I've never felt the need. I tighten them to spec and they have never come loose on me...

[Radial GT1]

if you use any, use the lowest strength locktite you can find. I think it is green. None should be fine, but a little mind assurance wouldn't hurt either.

[BAC5.2]

Green Loctite is "Sleeve retaining compound"

Not for threaded applications.

Just use blue if you HAVE to use something.

I don't use loctite on them.

[AWD_addict]

I've decided to not use any loctite, just properly torque the bolts.

I actually did that before posting this thread, but I wanted to be sure before I put the transmission back in.

Thanks for the replies!