Crank bolt torque for timing belt change (10v)

[Antti Piirainen]

Kneale Brownson wrote:

> Where does the recommendation for thread lock come from?  I'd think adding
> a thread lock compound would make future removal impossible.

My copy of the 4k Bentley says to coat the bolt and mating threads with 
"Loctite 573 or equivalent". Loctite 573 isn't actually a thread locker 
but a flange sealant, ie. not even a thread sealant. Can anyone guess 
why it should be used, or is there an error in the Bentley?

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Antti Piirainen
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