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Oct 25, 2006 | 02:09 AM

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rocker arms & loctite...

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.

Oct 25, 2006 | 03:39 AM

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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.

Oct 25, 2006 | 06:30 PM

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Cool, that's what I wanted to hear. But anyone know for sure?

Oct 25, 2006 | 06:49 PM

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****!!! I didn't use anything. Maybe i should pull my covers off and redo them

Oct 25, 2006 | 08:32 PM

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****!!! I didn't use anything. Maybe i should pull my covers off and redo them

That makes me feel even better

j/k

Oct 25, 2006 | 08:50 PM

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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.

Oct 25, 2006 | 08:52 PM

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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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Oct 26, 2006 | 12:48 AM

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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