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Old Apr 22, 2018 | 09:54 PM
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Use sealer or NOT.... if so, what kind and is Blue Locktite OK.... my oil bolts were loose. I tightened the. But I don't want the to loosen again
 
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Primary cover gasket? No sealer, just use the gasket.
 
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Primary cover gasket? No sealer, just use the gasket.
^^^ That^^^ And be sure to use the proper torque pattern.
 
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No sealer as above. Blue loctite s good in that application.
 
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