loctite EM studs/nuts (for sure?)

[james accordino]

Count me in with Javad on all points.  Blue on the
studs.  That area of the head doesn't get that hot.
Use new nuts, washers and studs.  The nuts are
mechanically locking type, so no Loctite is required.
More BTDTs.  Nothing sucks more than replacing all the
gaskets, studs, nuts and washers only to have the
manifold leak noise return and finding that SEVERAL of
the stud, washer, nut and even gaskets are gone.
Again personal BTDT.  Red is definitely TOO much.

Jim Accordino

--- JShadzi at aol.com wrote:
> I use loctite blue on the studs, highly recommended,
> I'm afraid of Red on smaller fasteners, especially
> on such a failure prone connector, blue is mild
> enough that you can usually turn it out without too
> much trouble.
>
> The temps in the head actually aren't as bad as
> you'd thing, definitely much cooler than the exh.
> manifold itself, its usually enough that the blue
> can survive and keep things in place for a long
> time.
>
> Without loctite you run the risk of the studs
> backing out and falling out, BTDT, loctite blue
> really helps them stay in place without
> overcommiting you like Red can.
>
> HTH,
> Javad
>
> >Is this loctiting the EM mounting hardware
> something that is generally accepted?  I thought
> that for high-heat applications, loctite was
> somewhat useless.
> >
> >Is this loctite being discussed referring to the
> studs in the head, or the nuts on the studs, or
> both?  What color loctite is recommended?  Is there
> a group of anti-loctite people?
> >
> >I would have to say my tendency is to not use
> loctite, as the nuts are supposed to be designed to
> hold tight.  I'm open enough to be convinced it's a
> good thing however.  I just want to know what is
> being suggested.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Ken
> >
> >


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