John,
Loctite wouldn't do much good here, I'm afraid, since heat is the tool
to loosen loctitened fasteners.
I would try lockwashers. If the nut is tight, so is the stud since the
whole assembly is under tension.
Ulix
On Thu, 3 Dec 1998, Gronberg, John wrote:
> Some years ago I replaced the intake/exhust manifold studs (studs that go
> into the head) with stainless steel studs. Last year two of the studs were
> loose. I hate to ask this question but, are you suppose to use a
> "locktight" type of product on the studs. I always use a locking fluid on
> most all other nuts and studs but cant remember if you use it on these
> studs. Since we are on that subject what about the nuts that go with these
> studs?
>
> Regards
> John Gronberg
> Siemens Building Technologies, Inc.
> Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4513
> 847-215-1050 ex 5092
> john.gronberg@us.landisstaefa.com
>
Ulix __/__,__
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