Loc-Tite Or Thread Sealer On Rocker Bolts?

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04-17-2006, 09:26 PM

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Loc-Tite Or Thread Sealer On Rocker Bolts?

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I am installing (still) a set of Dart heads and was wondering if I should use Loc-Tite or thread sealer on the rocker arm bolts that protrude into the intake runners? Thanks

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04-17-2006, 09:42 PM

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thread sealant

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04-17-2006, 09:47 PM

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I always thought the medium strength (blue) loc-tite was to be used on these.

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04-17-2006, 10:06 PM

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Thread sealant on the thread portion ( permatex #2 from NAPA ) and blue loctite under the washer portion of the bolt. For intake.

For exhaust, blue loctite under the washer portion of the bolt.

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04-17-2006, 10:17 PM

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If the combustion chambers are exposed on the intake valves by the CNC process those threads need some sealant. The exhausts do not, but a little blue locktite under the heads of both would help.

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