LocTite

[zupanj]

I intended to use LocTite on the flywheel bolts and the pressure plate bolts when putting things together. I forgot to do either and just torqued them down. What is your opinion on this? Would you take it apart and use LocTite or forget it. I dont' think I used it on those areas in the past but it's been a long time since I have done this. If you use it, would you use blue or red?

Jack

 

[69hemibeep]

I intended to use LocTite on the flywheel bolts and the pressure plate bolts when putting things together. I forgot to do either and just torqued them down. What is your opinion on this? Would you take it apart and use LocTite or forget it. I dont' think I used it on those areas in the past but it's been a long time since I have done this. If you use it, would you use blue or red?

Jack

I have never had any of those bolts come loose. I only use that stuff in problem areas and those have never been one.

 

[ACME A12]

Yeah, I agree with Bob. Since you already have it bolted together I'd just move on...

Ray

 

[Hoosier Bird]

Yeah, I agree with Bob. Since you already have it bolted together I'd just move on...

Ray

I've never used locktite on flywheel bolts.

 

[mcmopar]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think the factory installers ever used anything on these bolts. As long as you have them torqued down to spec you have nothing to worry about.

 

[toms69rr]

I didn't use it on mine
so far so good

 

[John69RR]

The only time I've used locTite was on the 3 countersunk bolts that hold the shift plate on the tailshaft. To make disassembly easier I used the blue LocTite.

 

[Big John]

In this case, I wouldnt pull it apart.

FWIW, I always use loctite on stuff like flex plate and convertor bolts. I have seen those loosen in several cars (none that I worked on) and raise havoc.

If you ever have to disassemble anything put together with red loctite, heat is your friend.