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Old 10-25-2006, 02:09 AM
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When installing the rocker arms I used loctite blue, instead of loctite red... Does it matter? I've put ~300mi on it but I worry... Thanks, Steve.
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I don't think so, some folks just use thread sealant on em', the blue is supposed to be for applications that are meant to be removed and the red is "supposed" to be more of a permanent product.
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Cool, that's what I wanted to hear. But anyone know for sure?
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****!!! I didn't use anything. Maybe i should pull my covers off and redo them
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Originally Posted by mvvette97
****!!! I didn't use anything. Maybe i should pull my covers off and redo them
That makes me feel even better j/k
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I'm pretty sure you will be fine. Hell I didn't use anything and mine is fine. I was going to but I guess I got too excited wanting to hear it run.
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I used the medium strength (red) loctite on mine and i have taken them off twice without any issues....
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Originally Posted by toofazt
When installing the rocker arms I used loctite blue, instead of loctite red... Does it matter? I've put ~300mi on it but I worry... Thanks, Steve.
My god I've built dozens of LSX type engines and never used anything to secure the rocker arms other than proper torque...yes I have had a few come loose, but the successes far outweigh the failures.
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Originally Posted by GOaT Cheese
My god I've built dozens of LSX type engines and never used anything to secure the rocker arms other than proper torque...yes I have had a few come loose, but the successes far outweigh the failures.
I'm glad you said that
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Blue is great, red is excellent, none is good enough.
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I used thread sealant.



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