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ragincajun
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« on: April 04, 2013, 07:44:02 AM »
Which to use for normal pieces like radiator cover?
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« Reply #1 on: April 04, 2013, 07:55:24 AM »
If you ever want it to come off again, blue.  And a little goes a long way.
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« Reply #2 on: April 04, 2013, 07:58:34 AM »
Quote from: Valkorado on April 04, 2013, 07:55:24 AM
If you ever want it to come off again, blue.  And a little goes a long way.






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leave the red tube at the store
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« Reply #3 on: April 04, 2013, 09:12:03 AM »
 You should also know that thread anti-seize compound is recommended with any fasteners used in high temperature areas, such as the engine manifolds, exhaust, etc. 
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« Reply #4 on: April 04, 2013, 09:17:30 AM »
Yep, thread locker is a no no.

Anti-seize is recommended.

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« Reply #5 on: April 04, 2013, 04:22:57 PM »
As stated.....

Red Loc Tite if you never want to take it back off again. 

Blue Loc Tite if you plan to take the screw/bolt back off at some point. 

And again......anti-sieze on high temp items.....so your fastners won't seize into whatever they've been threaded into.. 
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« Reply #6 on: April 04, 2013, 06:50:27 PM »
To further clarify things in general...

Blue is for medium strength holding power.

Purple is for small fasteners.

Red isn't necessarily permanent, but probably requires heating(like with a torch) to release the grip
on the fastener.
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