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If installed correctly, these bolts don't back out by themselves - 
loctite is not necessary, a re-read of the FM is more likely in order... 
:)

Drew

On Tue, 23 Mar 2004, T. Reed wrote:

> > You do NOT need to buy new flywheel bolts (these are the ones with the
> > 12pt 9mm head) as these are not TTY.  Clean 'em up and reinstall 'em,
> > being sure to torque to spec per the Bentley.
> >
> > Drew
> 
> It's a good idea to put loctite on these, too (the removable kind) because
> when they back out they do a lot of damage to your tranny case (and
> they break pressure plate straps).. ask me how I know.
> 
> I learned my lesson and always replace both sets of bolts..
> 
> Cheap insurance.
> 
> -Toby
> 

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