Thread: Should I be using locktite on all the bolts???
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Old 04-02-2006, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by mikemover
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The MB engineers never used lock-tite on MB engines. On bolts that needed a little extra insurance, they used lock WASHERS... but never any type chemical thread-locking stuff that I'm aware of. ............................
Mike
Mike...They use a blue sealer on all the caliper mounting bolts...12.9 grade bolts. You also get new bolts in caliper kits with this blue stuff on the threads.

Also advised to use a thread sealer on flywheel to crank bolts and the belt tensioner mounting bolt too.
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