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do rocker arm studs go in dry or with threadlocker?

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do rocker arm studs go in dry or with threadlocker?

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Jul 13, 2010 | 01:36 PM

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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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Jul 13, 2010 | 02:00 PM

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I used some red threadlocker on mine.

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Jul 13, 2010 | 02:06 PM

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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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Jul 13, 2010 | 03:58 PM

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^^^LOL^^^^

i used teflon sealant on mine. but i do on alot of stuff.

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Jul 13, 2010 | 08:58 PM

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Some of mine went all the way thru....so I used teflon thread sealant

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Jul 13, 2010 | 10:26 PM

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I used some BLUE. Medium strength

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Jul 13, 2010 | 10:33 PM

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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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Jul 13, 2010 | 10:34 PM

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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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