Re: Should I Use Loctite on My Torque Converter Bolts?
[Re: In_The_Pink]
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04/22/09 11:59 PM
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GoodysGotaCuda
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Yes, red. 
x2 I've used blue since i thought i had red, but didn't. Haven't had any problems, but red is the preferred.
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Re: Should I Use Loctite on My Torque Converter Bolts?
[Re: 67Satty]
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04/23/09 12:12 AM
04/23/09 12:12 AM
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What if I ever want to swap my converter for a different one? Will I have to break out the torch to get the bolts off with the red?
I've never had a problem loosening them back up actually. Red or blue. They aren't torqued to a very tight spec to begin with.
270in/lb actually, which is about 22ft/lbs. Not much.
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Re: Should I Use Loctite on My Torque Converter Bolts?
[Re: GoodysGotaCuda]
#297105
04/23/09 12:34 AM
04/23/09 12:34 AM
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Yes, red.
x2 I've used blue since i thought i had red, but didn't. Haven't had any problems, but red is the preferred.
I have used red and never needed a torch to get them out
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Re: Should I Use Loctite on My Torque Converter Bolts?
[Re: MAVERICKSHEMI]
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04/23/09 02:32 AM
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I used Red on my clutch--flywheel to crank and pressure plate to flywheel. cheap impact from autozone hit a few times, then zipped the bolts right out.
going back in, they were a bit gummy, so it couldn't hurt to chase the threads when you pull the stuff apart.
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Re: Should I Use Loctite on My Torque Converter Bolts?
[Re: Crizila]
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04/23/09 01:01 PM
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Re: Should I Use Loctite on My Torque Converter Bolts?
[Re: mopars4ever]
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04/23/09 01:13 PM
04/23/09 01:13 PM
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Mr.Yuck
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Personally I used loctite red on mine but I only use a small amount. I have had the t/c bolts come loose before and it made one heck of a noise.
'aint that the truth...sounds like the motor is going to go at any second!
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Re: Should I Use Loctite on My Torque Converter Bolts?
[Re: Mr.Yuck]
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04/23/09 03:10 PM
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Personally I used loctite red on mine but I only use a small amount. I have had the t/c bolts come loose before and it made one heck of a noise.
'aint that the truth...sounds like the motor is going to go at any second!
I also had the bolts work loose. Avoid the mess with loctite.
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I guess it can't hurt anything using it. I seem to have good luck with fine thread fasteners staying tight. Anything coarse thread is another story....
Red is too aggressive. Sometimes you gotta use heat to get stuff appart with red. Even seen it rip up the threads. Red is for "never taking it appart again".
