Date:         Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:29:31 -0400
Reply-To:     Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@WHISPLLC.COM>
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From:         Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@WHISPLLC.COM>
Subject:      Loose exhaust bolt again. fix if stripped?
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Hi all
Well the No.3 exhaust bolts seem to not want to stay tight. Is there a Lock tite to work in this heat? or should I pack it with sawdust and jb weld? (Kidding)
Im always careful to not over tighten exhaust studs but this one never gets good and tight sorta tight but I stop before over torque. I did see this 2 part putty that
they mix up and can tread once hard <not JB weld> at Fastenal. Not sure if it would work. I could always do the helicoil since ive got them. Actually I should pull
the stud and see if I can go longer to bite into fresh threads deeper in the head. If I can is there a Lock tite for heat as per my 1st question. If I snug it up the
thing is great for about 100 miles. Of course its the one under the water pump.

I can get a 6" extension on it not a problem. Im just not in the mood to pull the exhaust system and all if I dont have to.

Thanks Jonce

Jonce Fancher

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