arp headstuds. to loctite or not to loctite?
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From: gonzales louisiana
arp headstuds. to loctite or not to loctite? should i put some loctite on the end thats going in the block? i dont think i will ever plan on taking them back out, unless i put some rods and pistons in..
this is goin in a turbo motor BTW!
this is goin in a turbo motor BTW!
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Nope, just thread them in hand / finger tight. You can use Loctite, but it is not necessary, and they must be torqued before the Loctite dries. The studs need to be able to wiggle a little when you torque them. Make sense?
Staging Lane
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The only thing I would consider, is that if for some reason a stud is ever over-torqued, it will need to be removed. Also, if they aren't Loctited in, you can take them out and measure the length to see if they are stretched beyond acceptable limits.
