I'm helping a friend install a toda flywheel. I did a search, and didn't get a specific answer. The only question we have is what threadlocker should we use to hold the flywheel bolts? Do we need high temperature and/or high strength? Thead-locker or thread-sealant? What brand and type is recommended for this situation? The local Auto Zone has a few different types and I don't know which we should use. Thanks.

 

Use the Loctite medium strength (blue) threadlocker. the seal is more for fasteners sealing out fluids. Don't use the red stuff. It is way too strong for that application. It is hard to remove and clean out for what it does for you. If you have one fastener back out with the med stuff, you will hear it before the rest get a chance to loosen up. Brand is not as important as type so don't think that you have to get Loctite brand.

Edit: I just read up on N,B,F,& P and it recommends Loctite Threadlocker #262 Red. It is compounded for high strength fasteners that will be subjected to heavy shock/vibration loads and high levels of stress. I kinda think it is overkill but that is what Carroll Smith (the man) says.


Modified by markpaco at 9:34 PM 6/5/2003

 

Thank you. Does any one else have an opinion? Agree or Disagree with markpaco's post?

 

ive always used the blue. btw the brand of the flywheel shouldnt make a difference.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by highbrid &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ive always used the blue. btw the brand of the flywheel shouldnt make a difference.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I know the brand doesn't make a difference, I was just describing the mod we were going to do

 

I have never used Loctite on flywheel bolts and have had zero problems. You can still use Loctite Red if you want...

 

I personally would not use anything. If I remember correctly the bolts used are fine thread which provide a better locking force by design. Just thighten the bolts in the proper sequence and at the proper torque value and drive happy.

 

I've heard mixed reviews. I've heard many of whom don't think any Loctite should be used at all, and some who think loctite blue is a must. I'm a bit skeptical about using the loctite, but it has worked out better for some

 

at those temperature....loctite should just turn to liquid...which will now lubricate instead of hold the bolt.....i know from expereince...that i will heat something up that is loctite'd...that i need to get out/off.

 

So if you torque it in the right sequence and in the correct order locktite is not needed?

I have a clutchmasters 7.5 flywheel, and i read that the flywheel bolts come out easier... so that true or false? just curious cuz my motor is out right now....

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dan GSR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">at those temperature....loctite should just turn to liquid...which will now lubricate instead of hold the bolt.....i know from expereince...that i will heat something up that is loctite'd...that i need to get out/off.</TD></TR></TABLE>

They make a high temperature loctite which can withstand up to ~450 degrees. Would it be hotter than that on the flywheel bolts?

 

LOL, nice George.