RVG8tor
Well Known Member
I bought some Loctite 271 (red) thread locker for installing new studs in the vacuum pad to accommodate a spacer for the SD20 alternator. I read on here that someone received info from Mattituck about using the thread lock on the studs.
Well the old studs (from a new engine) came out with no trouble but there does not seem to be any thread locker used, maybe some signs of anti-seize. So the real question is for studs on the accessory case, should a thread lock be used or if not what else. I am not a gear head and I have spent the last several days learning as much as I can about this stuff on line. I have learned enough to know there is more than one way to skin the cat for this stuff, so please give me your thoughts.
Cheers
Well the old studs (from a new engine) came out with no trouble but there does not seem to be any thread locker used, maybe some signs of anti-seize. So the real question is for studs on the accessory case, should a thread lock be used or if not what else. I am not a gear head and I have spent the last several days learning as much as I can about this stuff on line. I have learned enough to know there is more than one way to skin the cat for this stuff, so please give me your thoughts.
Cheers