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Loctite or Black Silicone/RTV - Engine Accessories |
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torinomike650 
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 Topic: Loctite or Black Silicone/RTV - Engine AccessoriesPosted: 15-March-2019 at 10:21AM |
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Hi,
I would like input on which accessory bolts to use Loctite or RTV (or nothing) on: Alternator bolts, bracket bolts, pulley bolts Power steering bolts, bracket bolts, pulley bolts A/C Compressor bolts, bracket bolts, pulley bolts Fan screws Engine mounts Transmission to engine flange bolts Thanks! Mike
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aquartlow
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Posted: 15-March-2019 at 11:06AM |
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If tightened/torqued correctly to spec, you shouldn't need anything. I have never used Lok-tite or RTV on any of those fasteners listed. Certainly not RTV and Lok-tite would give additional protection for a bolt/nut loosening, but would be an absolute PITA if wanting to remove the fasteners.
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Posted: 15-March-2019 at 11:27AM |
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silicone or any trapped liquid/solid can 'hydraulic' and bust out the casting when you tighten the bolt use the red sparingly! |
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torinomike650
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Posted: 17-March-2019 at 10:33AM |
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thanks for the input, both of you. that link is super helpful!
--Mike
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