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Loctite on flywheel bolts?
Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 9:21 pm
by 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?
Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 10:20 pm
by 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
Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 10:26 pm
by Matt Monson
I've never felt the need. I tighten them to spec and they have never come loose on me...
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 1:07 pm
by 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.
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 1:31 pm
by 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.
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 2:54 am
by 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!