John,
My experience says no locktite. I double nut them to turn them
down and then use brass nuts. Have never had a problem. Let's wait until
others respond. I have also never used stainless but with
brass nuts mild steel studs should be fine.
Alan
Gronberg, John wrote:
> Some years ago I replaced the intake/exhust manifold studs (studs that go
> into the head) with stainless steel studs. Last year two of the studs were
> loose. I hate to ask this question but, are you suppose to use a
> "locktight" type of product on the studs. I always use a locking fluid on
> most all other nuts and studs but cant remember if you use it on these
> studs. Since we are on that subject what about the nuts that go with these
> studs?
>
> Regards
> John Gronberg
> Siemens Building Technologies, Inc.
> Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4513
> 847-215-1050 ex 5092
> john.gronberg@us.landisstaefa.com
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