loctite EM studs/nuts (for sure?)

[auditude at cox.net]

Cool, thanks for the answers guys.  I'll prolly do the blue on the studs fo=
r all my current EM
work.

I started on the '88 5kcstq EM replacement.  I am going to try it with the =
head on, pulling the
intake and airbox out.  I have a 2-piece that is going in.  I don't know if=
 I should try the K24
while I'm at it.  Maybe not.  I want to try it on something, but don't know=
 if it should be MC-
1'ed type 44 or type 85.

The '86 Coupe GT has a manifold tick that is getting worse (might be a lift=
er/EM combo
even!).  Turns out the 4kq manifold I was going to put in is cracked, so it=
's either swap the
other CGT manifold, or swap the whole damn motor out for an MC-1 (with fres=
h EM
hardware).  I wanna get the 5kcstq back up first tho'.

Later,

Ken

On 30 Jan 2003 at 19:54, james accordino wrote:

> 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? =A0I 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? =A0What color loctite is recommended? =A0Is 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. =A0I'm open enough to be convinced it's a
> > good thing however. =A0I just want to know what is
> > being suggested.
> > >
> > >Thanks,
> > >
> > >Ken