Fredzep

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Like it says, has anyone ever used Loctite on Header Bolts?

I called Loctite and they said it may be flammable over 300 degrees. I don't think a little bit on my bolts could hurt.

Anyone?

spartyon

i never did but always thought about it. but if its flamable then i wouldnt risk it. what if you spark plug wires burst into flames where would the flame go? to the rest of you engine most likely. i am skeptical of that. i had a friend loose his 69 chevelle because of leaking oil that burst into flames.

ede

loctite melts at 300*F, or so, therefore it wouldn't be very effective. i drill my bolts and safety wire them.

james_85Z28

dab a little permatex on the threads to help stop them from backing out.

AJ_92RS

Uhhhhhhhhh..... that's who makes Loctite.



Just use ede's method or buy Stage8 bolts from Jeg's or Summit.

BTW ede..... what gauge of wire do you use?

ede

not sure what it is, made by snap on, blue point brand. it's pretty heavy, i'd say .030 or so ,i'd have to look to be sure what it is.

V8Astro Captain

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I haven't heard of drill and wire method. Could someone elaborate?

AJ_92RS

It's when you drill holes through the bolts, then feed a wire and attach it like this.

If one bolt starts to loosen, it "tightens" against the other.

Perdy neat, huh??

Fredzep

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I am using Stage 8 bolts, but they do not allow the locking mechanism with SLP headers.

MIG-29

actually what our good friend ede is saying is true and it is "da bes" solution.
i did the same myself and is kinda' "fire and forget", being an aviation mechanic i got access to plenty of "lockwire" but limited to my toolbox, but i believe it can be found ...somewhere... , if you have a friend technician either on the air force or on an airline, he will be glad to provide you with what you need, i recomend gauge 0.32 (just ask for "lockwire 32"), it is already stainless steel and very easy to work with.
i hope it helps brother.
Fernando.

james_85Z28

Permatex as in silicon, not the designated thread locking liquid.

89RsPower!

i have small lockwashers on mine.. never had a problem with em so far..

AJ_92RS

Now you're talking about computer chips?????

I think you mean siliCONE.

I don't think gasket sealer would do much except melt.

Lounge Lizard 6

I have enough trouble just getting to some of the header bolts, let alone trying to safety wire them. Don't care what the "experts" think. I use red loctite and it works like a champ. Never have lost a bolt that I used loctite on.

james_85Z28

silicone is correct. it doesn't melt either.

Mark W. Winning

I thought Silicone was for *****?????

Locktite will keep the bolts in when the car is cold, the the lock washer idea has some merit. My header bolts stayed in longer with them. Make sure you use stainless though.

Mark

AJ_92RS

WHAT DID YOU CALL ME?!?!?!

:sillylol:

V8Astro Captain

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Indeed...purdy neat

Odyssey

I always use silicone... the "right stuff" that comes in a can at any autoparts store. Bolts NEVER loosen that way.

Mark W. Winning

LOL

V8Astro Captain

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Amen to that. The Right Stuff is the best thing since the invention of metal haha yes it was a JOKE...

It's expensive, but if you're like me then you can't stand to see any leaks.

Momar

How do you get the wire to stay? I see it goes through the bolt, but what keeps it from pulling out.

Ben

TomP

You twist the wire back on itself. At the furthest end, you make a loop, slide the safety wire thru the bolt... almost like when you start to lace up a pair of sneaks. Then you start twisting the wires together. Usually a "safety wire tool" is used; it has a "spinner" on the end. Once you get to the next bolt, you thread one of the wires thru the bolt, the other "around" the head of the bolt, and then start spinning the wires together again. When you're done, after the last bolt, spin the wires together for a half inch or so, and cut the wires.

'Course, I've never done it before, just seen pics, so someone feel free to correct me!