Should I use any locktite on a b pipe head pipe to manifold bolts.

Brad Mondun

Brad Mondun

Location
Lake Lanier
My b pipe came loose last weekend while riding. The 3 bolts for the head pipe just backed out. I was able to tighten them again but the gasket was ruined. I put grease on them initially to keep them from sticking but I’m wondering if I should use lock tight blue or red. Thanks for any info
 
Carrera911

Carrera911

Location
Cumming, Georgia
Blue loctite is the ticket. Brake clean out the grease from the threads and bolt first.

I don’t torque many things but I do here. I believe 32lbs is spec in the factory manual.


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vcolf

Weird, been running anti seize on mine for years with no issues. Are you running a good quality gasket? Some of the cheaper ones compress over use and can cause the bolts to come loose. I run some that I got from Jetworks that are steel reinforced and really rigid , once they’re broken in they can be reused. I am sure some of the vendors on here can chime in.


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Brad Mondun

Brad Mondun

Location
Lake Lanier
vcolf said:
Weird, been running anti seize on mine for years with no issues. Are you running a good quality gasket? Some of the cheaper ones compress over use and can cause the bolts to come loose. I run some that I got from Jetworks that are steel reinforced and really rigid , once they’re broken in they can be reused. I am sure some of the vendors on here can chime in.


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Gasket was from JetManiac . Looks like a nice quality reinforced. I’m going to try some new lock washers also. The pipe was installed for a year before this happened and had quite a few rides on it .
 
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