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#64 Engine replacing the sump plate studs
Threadlocker
To secure the studs, you will Then you still have the choice
need Loctite, or a similar prod- between different bond
uct. There are many different strengths. Loctite uses color
types of Loctite on the market. code purple, blue, red and
Before using Loctite, look for the green. Purple offers the lowest
most up-to-date Loctite applica- bond strength, this type of
tion table on the manufacturer's Loctite will be used if a part
website. needs to be detached regularly.
Blue is for medium bond
The difference between the strength. Red is for permanent
different types lies in the ap- locking and recommended for
plication and the size of the this application. Green is a low-
nut-bolt connection. If you viscosity penetrating locking
want to secure a stud that is al- agent.
ready mounted in the crankcase
and has come loose, you will The intention is that the sump
need Loctite with a low viscos- plate studs will not come loose
ity, which flows easily into the or be replaced in the future.
thread.
Different types of Loctite have
If the stud still has to be mount- a different "cure time" (drying
ed, then the classic Loctite with a time) say from 2 hours to 24
higher viscosity will suffice. hours. Keep this in mind, for
example to wait to tighten the
crankcase cover nuts, or to fill
the engine with fresh oil.
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