Posted By: 67Satty
Should I Use Loctite on My Torque Converter Bolts? - 04/23/09 03:56 AM
Yes or no? If yes, should I use red or blue? Thanks!
Should I Use Loctite on My Torque Converter Bolts?
Posted By: In_The_Pink
Re: Should I Use Loctite on My Torque Converter Bolts? - 04/23/09 03:56 AM
Yes, red. 
Posted By: GoodysGotaCuda
Re: Should I Use Loctite on My Torque Converter Bolts? - 04/23/09 03:59 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.
Posted By: 67Satty
Re: Should I Use Loctite on My Torque Converter Bolts? - 04/23/09 04:04 AM
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?
Posted By: Neil
Re: Should I Use Loctite on My Torque Converter Bolts? - 04/23/09 04:05 AM
I have never used locktite on convertor bolts (or even flexplate bolts). 
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....
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....
Posted By: RapidRobert
Re: Should I Use Loctite on My Torque Converter Bolts? - 04/23/09 04:10 AM
blue loctite
Posted By: GoodysGotaCuda
Re: Should I Use Loctite on My Torque Converter Bolts? - 04/23/09 04:12 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.
Posted By: torkrules
Re: Should I Use Loctite on My Torque Converter Bolts? - 04/23/09 04:34 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
Posted By: sthemi
Re: Should I Use Loctite on My Torque Converter Bolts? - 04/23/09 04:41 AM
I use red and also have never had to torch them..
Every time I tried to not use locktite, they came loose...
Every time I tried to not use locktite, they came loose...
Posted By: Snoopy
Re: Should I Use Loctite on My Torque Converter Bolts? - 04/23/09 05:50 AM
Blue
Posted By: MAVERICKSHEMI
Re: Should I Use Loctite on My Torque Converter Bolts? - 04/23/09 06:03 AM
Blue 
Posted By: 70Cuda383
Re: Should I Use Loctite on My Torque Converter Bolts? - 04/23/09 06:32 AM
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.
going back in, they were a bit gummy, so it couldn't hurt to chase the threads when you pull the stuff apart.
Posted By: MLR426
Re: Should I Use Loctite on My Torque Converter Bolts? - 04/23/09 11:49 AM
If parts are new or have little to no wear on the
threads use blue. If the parts are used and the threads are a little loose use red.
logan426
threads use blue. If the parts are used and the threads are a little loose use red.
logan426
Posted By: Crizila
Re: Should I Use Loctite on My Torque Converter Bolts? - 04/23/09 12:13 PM
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blue loctite
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".
Posted By: CR8CRSHR
Re: Should I Use Loctite on My Torque Converter Bolts? - 04/23/09 05:01 PM
I used Red just the other day when mounting my Flex Plate to the Crank. As for the Torque Converter Bolts, most likely I will just go with the correct Torque specs and then a little extra "Armstrong" to seat it well. This is all brand new parts going into my rebuild so an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.... 
Posted By: Mr.Yuck
Re: Should I Use Loctite on My Torque Converter Bolts? - 04/23/09 05:11 PM
Unless you want them to back out.. I've used both in the past...I think I used Red on the current build.
Posted By: mopars4ever
Re: Should I Use Loctite on My Torque Converter Bolts? - 04/23/09 05:11 PM
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.
Posted By: Mr.Yuck
Re: Should I Use Loctite on My Torque Converter Bolts? - 04/23/09 05:13 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!
Posted By: 360ChallengerB3
Re: Should I Use Loctite on My Torque Converter Bolts? - 04/23/09 07:10 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.
Posted By: sthemi
Re: Should I Use Loctite on My Torque Converter Bolts? - 04/24/09 01:51 AM
Yes,
One drop of red is all it takes, dont drown them or they really may not come out..
One drop of red is all it takes, dont drown them or they really may not come out..