cam chest bolts

[Billbo]

All, I have removed the cam cover for tensioner inspection, do I need to use any type of thread compound on the 10 allen bolts when reinstalling them?

Thanks
Bill

 

[BUBBIE]

All, I have removed the cam cover for tensioner inspection, do I need to use any type of thread compound on the 10 allen bolts when reinstalling them?

Thanks
Bill

Your not planning to do anything there soon, I find a dot of Blue lock-tight does the trick... Just a little on the clean dry thread end of bolt and it will hold..

i have gone without the lock-tight here and I have Never had a bolt come loose.
Just make sure you torque properly and use a torque wrench..

I usually stay to lighter side of the torque called out for on the outside cover..I use 125 inch lbs. I also have reused the gasket 4 time now it will be #5.. NO leaks

150 inch lbs on the Cam-plate and only 40 inch lbs on the oil pump.

signed....BUBBIE

 

[Jack Klarich]

Bill, as an alternative you can use antisieze on the bolts. It will fill in the threads and make removal easier next time, remember that lubricated threads are torqued to a different value:s