New Build Greases/Locktite questions

[racephotoman]

Hi,

Prepping for my upcoming build (can't wait)...looking at the assembly, how much locktite should you use-cover the entire thread? Err to too much OK?

I see grease fitting are put in along the way...is it advisable to grease asyou build (thinking you may forget), and second, should I be using a certain type of grease, one better than another?

Walter

[Racebrewer]

Hi,

In my experience with Loctite, you only need a couple drops. Use the medium strength (blue), as the red should be considered permanent and, in some situations, can damage threads under forced removal.

Loctite trivia:

Lots of different Loctite compounds. Most auto supply shops only carry three.

350 degrees F will kill most Loctite compounds.

Clean the threads thoroughly before applying. I use Brake-Kleen myself.

I usually put a couple drops at the beginning of the female thread so that the insertion of the male thread carries it through.

Lots of different greases out there. Each has its proper usage, such as Brake Grease. Lithium grease for door mechanisms. On and on.

Don't overlube, but make sure there is enough. (I realise that comment wasn't much help<LOL>)

John

[CraigS]

Use loctite sparingly. The only place my car has any is on the flyweel to crank bolts and on the driveshaft to diff flange bolts. Not sure which front UCA inner pivots your car will come w/ but, especially if they are the steel on steel variety, grease them as you assemble them. I am not sure that the grease gets completely distributed throughout the entire area when done after the fact.

[edwardb]

For Loctite, I used a few drops of Blue (not Red!) on most bolts except when a nylon lock nut was used. Loctite doesn't play nice with the plastic insert, plus it's redundant. Using a little bit of Blue gives a little insurance and is not difficult to remove if necessary. Only use Red where specifically instructed. Generally takes heat to remove, and for smaller diameter bolts it's not hard to twist them off when removing. Ask me how I know that. Think Lokar throttle cable...

[Cobrasrfun]

I'm a new owner. Went to get some grease for the front a arm fittings. There was a few different kinds of grease available. Lithium, Marine grade, etc.. Any suggestions

[Cobrasrfun]

I'm a new owner. Went to get some grease for the front a arm fittings. There was a few different kinds of grease available. Lithium, Marine grade, etc.. Any suggestions

[edwardb]

For chassis components like ball joints, tie rod ends, control arm bushings, etc. normally a heavy-duty lithium or synthetic grease is recommended. I picked up a tube of Red Line Oil 80402 - Synthetic CV-2 Grease at our local O'Reilly. I've used it in the chassis zerks for both Roadsters.