Rocker Arm bolts and Loctite?
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Rocker Arm bolts and Loctite?
When putting the rockers back on they are torqued to 22 ft lbs with loctite on them. The motor is turned 180 and retorqued to make sure they are 22 ft lbs. My question is how long for the loctite to dry? Is there a chance that the first couple of bolts may be dry by the time you turn the motor over and get back to check them risking breaking the loctite loose? Thanks in advance!
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What would the advantage be of using RVT on stock heads. I've seen were the ported heads needed some due to the porting going through and the RVT sealing it. I'm not worried about sealing, I just don't want the bolts to come loose.
Also, is using loctite bad on aluminum heads? I was under the impression from a GM mechanic that it was applied when assembled. Thanks for the input guys!
Also, is using loctite bad on aluminum heads? I was under the impression from a GM mechanic that it was applied when assembled. Thanks for the input guys!
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They use loctite or thread sealer due to what John02SS was saying. After porting heads, the rocker arm boss is exposed, and if not sealed it could possibly leak oil through the bolt hole. If you are just torqueing rockers on stock unported heads, then you do not need any loctite or sealant, that's why the service manual does not mention anything.
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John ...
There is no real answer to this. The service manual does not specify thread locker on rocker arm bolts. If you want to use it, go ahead .. no big deal.
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There is no real answer to this. The service manual does not specify thread locker on rocker arm bolts. If you want to use it, go ahead .. no big deal.
Not much more to say ....