86 coupe - Crank pulley bolt & loc-tite

SuffolkD at aol.com SuffolkD at aol.com
Mon Nov 15 23:27:22 EST 2004


MArk:  Autozone has an isle with all that permatex stuff.
The different colors rate to different toques.
You're looking for either blue or green possibly.
HTH - Scott by BOSTON

> From: "Mark Donohoe" <>
> Does anyone know what type of loc-tite can be used for this bolt.  I
> have a Red, "high strength" product made by Permatex.  It claims to be
> used for torque up to 240 lbs.  But also says parts must be heated to
> 500 degrees before they'll separate.  This could be the last time I ever
> change the timing belt on the 86 coupe if those parts set up like that.
> Seems like I read in someone's instructions to use Loc-Tite 242, but I
> don't know how this compares to the stuff I have.  Any thoughts?
> 
> Mark
> 




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