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do rocker arm studs go in dry or with threadlocker?

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Old 07-13-2010, 01:36 PM
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Default do rocker arm studs go in dry or with threadlocker?
about to put them in and just want to make sure i do this right
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I used some red threadlocker on mine.
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Seems like some people use threadlocker, others use thread sealant. I used red threadlocker on mine as well.
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Seems like some people use threadlocker, others use thread sealant. I used red threadlocker on mine as well.
Perhaps you should consider GREEN if you WANT your studs to LIVE.
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^^^LOL^^^^

i used teflon sealant on mine. but i do on alot of stuff.
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Some of mine went all the way thru....so I used teflon thread sealant
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I used some BLUE. Medium strength
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I used teflon thread sealant. I wanted to make sure i wasnt going to have any vacuum leaks..
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If the heads are ported (the OP does not specify) and any of the stud holes go through, then use some sealant.
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