Calling all Mechanic - What color Locktite Where?

[SailingFC@aol.com (SailingFC@aol.com)]

Purple for light duty holding.
Blue for medium duty holding.
Red for high strength holding.
Green for "you need a torch" to get it off holding.

The red stuff on a pressure plate is overkill IMO.  You will practically 
strip the hex to take it off.  Blue should be plenty.  The most important 
thing is make sure the threads (both sides) are clean, dry and oil free when 
using Loctite.  Use a chlorinated solvent like Brakleen (CRC) before 
applying.
GL.

-Dick-
78 Scirocco
Original Owner
http://members.aol.com/sailingfc/


In a message dated 9/17/02 3:04:26 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
tberk@mindspring.com writes:

Since there are the two major colors Red - Heavy Duty & Blue - Medium I
was wondering if anybody had a quick rundown VW wise, as to what color
goes were and what you _wouldn't_ put any on. (Lugs I know)

I love the blue stuff but I'm thinking PP bolts could use some Red.