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Re: [T3] red loctite for oil sump studs?


I think the red is too aggressive (considered for permanent).  Use the next
step down.
   Toby Erkson  -- Portland, Oregon --  http://www.icbm.org/
   '72 VW Squareback Darksider, 5-speed, 2007cc, rag top
   '95 VW Jetta 2.0L, CHE tranny w/Peloquin LSD, 270ΒΌ, TT Chip, SCCA Solo 2
EP#3
   '73 Porsche 914 2.0L WIP; '81 Honda Gold Wing, 1100cc, stripped

----- Original Message ----- 

> I have several loose and leaking oil sump studs after installing a 1.5 qt
> sump without using any thread sealant/locking agent (brilliant, I know).
>...Question: What agent/compound should I use? Someone on a
> Samba thread mentioned red loctite, but I didn't see any posts confirming
> or rejecting.

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