Cant torque down motor mounts?? red locktite instead!!!
Cant torque down motor mounts?? red locktite instead!!! So I just started installing prothane motor mounts in my camaro and i finally got one side in but couldnt fit my torque wrench in there to get it to 37 lbs/tq...
So instead i put red loctite on the bolts and hand tightend them, And im talking about the motor mount clamshells to the block not the big 18mm bolt that slides through the mount...
I searched and everyone who installs them has never mentioned that they cant get a torque down on them..
any help?, will not torqueing them cause them to shake loose?
So instead i put red loctite on the bolts and hand tightend them, And im talking about the motor mount clamshells to the block not the big 18mm bolt that slides through the mount...
I searched and everyone who installs them has never mentioned that they cant get a torque down on them..
any help?, will not torqueing them cause them to shake loose?
When I put mine in I just tightened them up to where I thought was tight and has been fine for a while.I think people say to use a Torque wrench because if you hit it too hard you can strip out the aluminum. Loctite? wouldn't have to be the one to remove them. lol
LS1121 is absolutely right, Red loctice is designed to hold, and usually requires HEAT to remove the fastener. I feel sorry for the next guy who tries to remove the bolts,
BTW I have never used a torque wrench to torque the mounts down, and never had one come loose.
BTW I have never used a torque wrench to torque the mounts down, and never had one come loose.
While I've personally never seen anything bad happen as a result, I still don't recommend using red loctite on anything bolted directly to an aluminum block. The blue loctite would have been sufficient, which is what I use.
I also don't TQ those bolts either. I use good ole german torque specs.
I also don't TQ those bolts either. I use good ole german torque specs.
I only used red because it said to use it on engine mounts and heavy vibration places.. oh well whenever i decide to take the engine out itll deffinetly to put bigger cubes in it...
