Guys with pressure plate bolt loosening, may have a partial explanation
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Well, after just putting in my new Textralia clutch I was amazed at the thick layer of paint under the bolt heads of the pressure plate bolts. Knowing something about bolted joints I can tell you that you do not want any paint for an optimum clamp load and resistance to loosening (if you look at a factory clutch you will notice it is not painted at all). So, I scraped the paint off under the bolt heads and went ahead and instaled it. I also used Red loctite on the PP bolts.
I want to ask, the guys that have had PP bolts loosen up, was there paint under your bolts?
I want to ask, the guys that have had PP bolts loosen up, was there paint under your bolts?
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So most people use lock tite??? I'm putting my clutch in next Saturday and probably need to pick some up...BTW what's usually the hardest part of the install other than the obvious taking the tranny out...Anything unforseen or any tips?? I've changed clutches before it's just each one is kinda different in it's own regard...Sorry for jacking your thread and thanks for the fyi...
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Originally Posted by 98turbls1
So most people use lock tite??? I'm putting my clutch in next Saturday and probably need to pick some up...BTW what's usually the hardest part of the install other than the obvious taking the tranny out...Anything unforseen or any tips?? I've changed clutches before it's just each one is kinda different in it's own regard...Sorry for jacking your thread and thanks for the fyi...