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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 01:25 PM
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Question Which loctite for rocker arm studs?
Tearing it apart now to change springs, rockers, well, everything really. Which loctite is going to be best? high temp?
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 03:30 PM
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Re: Which loctite for rocker arm studs?
None. You want to use thread sealant, then torque the studs down to 50# lbs for stock studs (I go to 60# if using ARPs).
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 03:39 PM
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Re: Which loctite for rocker arm studs?
So basically just rtv...?
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 03:41 PM
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Re: Which loctite for rocker arm studs?
No, thread sealant.

This is RTV:



This is thread sealant:

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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 04:25 PM
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Re: Which loctite for rocker arm studs?
Ah ha!
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 04:41 PM
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Re: Which loctite for rocker arm studs?
Non-ported, I use red Loctite. Stock holes are blind. Ported may require sealant as sometimes the bottom of the stud holes get exposed.
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 06:41 PM
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Re: Which loctite for rocker arm studs?
I should also mention that the FSM states to use thread sealant on stock heads.
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 07:27 PM
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Re: Which loctite for rocker arm studs?
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I should also mention that the FSM states to use thread sealant on stock heads.
Though it does, mine came from the factory with what appeared to be a thread locker.
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 09:14 PM
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Re: Which loctite for rocker arm studs?
Just took my stock studs out and there's no sealant on them, but there is red loctite holding the heli coil's in. My GM manual also says to put sealant on them but they are blind so i don't see why...
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