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Old 05-29-2020, 11:39 PM   #1
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Lock-tite or no...

Working on installing my new clutch fan. Looked and found the threaded studs for the water pump flange that seem the best fit. They thread just slightly through the holes leaving a few of the fine threads that will be covered by the pulley. Question I have is whether to screw them in with thread locker or not.

In the one pic the coarse threads look buggered up , but they actually just have a little grease residue on them that needs wiped off. Thank you! Ned
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Old 05-29-2020, 11:43 PM   #2
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I have never used lock tite on fan bolts
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Old 05-30-2020, 12:00 AM   #3
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Yes.
You could Loctite the studs in the pump before installing the fan.
This will prevent the studs from rubbing the water pump casting.












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Old 05-30-2020, 12:32 AM   #4
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Yes.
You could Loctite the studs in the pump before installing the fan.
This will prevent the studs from rubbing the water pump casting.
Just not red, though..... right?
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Old 05-30-2020, 08:14 AM   #5
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Just not red, though..... right?
Blue Loctite would be the best in this application.













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Old 05-30-2020, 12:42 AM   #6
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Thanks for the advice guys!
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Old 05-30-2020, 09:08 AM   #7
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X2 on blue
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Old 05-30-2020, 09:29 AM   #8
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I have never locktighted those studs. Zero issues.
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Old 05-30-2020, 12:20 PM   #9
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Ned you have the wrong studs for the clutch fan. You need Dorman products 675-001. I bought mine from Auto Zone, gave them the number and they ordered them for me. The fine thread portion of the stud is shorter and won't run into the water pump. Auto Zone sent me ten by mistake so if you can wait till I can ship them to you I'll be happy to send you four. PM me your address info and I'll get em in the mail Mon. Phil
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Ned you have the wrong studs for the clutch fan. You need Dorman products 675-001. I bought mine from Auto Zone, gave them the number and they ordered them for me. The fine thread portion of the stud is shorter and won't run into the water pump. Auto Zone sent me ten by mistake so if you can wait till I can ship them to you I'll be happy to send you four. PM me your address info and I'll get em in the mail Mon. Phil
That is very generous of you. Thank you! PM sent
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Old 05-30-2020, 06:47 PM   #11
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Not a problem. I like that I could help a member in need. They'll be in the mail Mon.
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