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Old May 31, 2006 | 05:59 PM
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If header bolts are starting to back out would loktite be sufficient to to keep them snug? Has anyone had these problems? if so what solution did you use.
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Old May 31, 2006 | 06:15 PM
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miine have loosened up once or twice after my l/t install. i used some anti-seize and torqued them down to spec and havent had a problem with them since....
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Old May 31, 2006 | 06:44 PM
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Cheap and easy ...put a couple of wraps of thread sealant tape on the bolts it will solve your problem.
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Old May 31, 2006 | 07:02 PM
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don't use lock tite on aluminum heads, you actually want some anti seize. torque them exactly to spec and you shouldn't have any problems, if you do after that look at some locking header bolts.
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Old May 31, 2006 | 07:28 PM
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what are they suppose to torque them to?
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Old May 31, 2006 | 07:59 PM
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Locking header bolts are your friend.
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Old May 31, 2006 | 08:12 PM
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www.go-breslin.com These are my fix!

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i just tq down and go with it don't use any lock tite
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Supposedly torque specs are 11ft/lbs from the center bolts out... then a second pass using the same pattern to 18ft/lbs. Some people go as high as 22ft/lbs.
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22 ft lbs is for the rockers. 18ft lbs max on the header bolts.

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