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01-28-2017, 09:32 AM

fastlt1

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Threadlock on torque converter bolts. Bolts holding tc to flywheel. If yes is red ok.

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01-29-2017, 09:40 AM

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Blue is generally suggested, but I and many other use Red. With Red, you may need an impact tool to loosen them; my battery impact wrench with a swivel socket fits in just fine.

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01-29-2017, 09:49 AM

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If your working on a daily driver/fun car then I wouldn't use any thread locker. If your working on a "diesel" then yes it is needed.

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01-29-2017, 12:07 PM

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I have installed a lot of transmissions and engines over the years and have never used any type of thread locking compound on the torque converter bolts. To this day I do not know of any of these bolts backing out.