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Originally Posted by JHZR2
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But is the point to do it in place, practically blindly? Or with most everything removed to make it easier?
Also, when loctite is used, do threads need to be chased in order to remove residues?
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I am surprised this question was even asked! On a critical torque operation such as this, removing the condenser/ radiator so you have room for the critical torque procedure is a must do, instead of shortcuts and working blindly. Maybe the ones with the sheared pulley bolts have been done with shortcuts / doing it blindly?
If the threads are clean with no trace of rust or anti-seize (which should not be there in the first place), then no chasing with a tap should be preformed. Chasing will invariably make the bolt/ thread fit looser than it was- you don't want that. Just spray it with brake clean before applying Loctite.