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Thread locker

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by OleBlue, Dec 2, 2011.

  1. Dec 2, 2011
    OleBlue

    OleBlue Sponsor

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    Is it a good idea or bad idea to use thread locker on bolts threaded into aluminum, such as an intake? My thought is the locker is a lube while it's wet, so it can cause over tightening and possibly stripping the aluminum.
     
    OleBlue, Dec 2, 2011
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    duffer

    duffer Rodent Power

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    I use the medium (blue) thread locker on aluminum (with usually stainless fasteners) all the time and have yet to have one gall. Works just as good as antiseize and locks to boot.
     
    duffer, Dec 2, 2011
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  3. Dec 3, 2011
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    Blue is Ok, but you have to use heat to get red thread locker apart again.
     
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    supertrooper

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    i used red on a steel bolt in aluminum and distroyed the aluminum threads getting the bolt out. never had a problem with blue
     
    supertrooper, Dec 3, 2011
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  5. Dec 3, 2011
    OleBlue

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    Thanks everyone. I googled my question as well and noticed some say use only antisieze for both stainless steel and steel fasteners when threaded into aluminum due to the dissimilar metal corrosion issue. If you have used blue thread locker with no problems, then it should be fine. I definitely won't use the red. Thanks.
     
    OleBlue, Dec 3, 2011
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