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Old 01-08-2007, 09:48 AM
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Why is red thread locker used on FW and PP bolts? I thought red was to strong, it wouldn't cause bolts to break next time they are removed or the bolts wont be too hard to come out.
Old 01-08-2007, 10:33 AM
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i'm fairly sure it would be really really bad if the bolts came out so red is used for extra insurance.
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The red isn't too strong to get them out...they call it "permanent", but it isn't. I'd use it regardless. I've used it on both clutch swaps I've done...the bolts weren't that hard to remove that had the red thread locker on them. The last thing you want to have happen is them backing out on you...that would suck. Bad.




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