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Old Aug 12, 2017 | 02:56 PM
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What is the best thread lock to use when rebuilding a cosworth head ?
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Old Aug 14, 2017 | 08:38 PM
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I use the Wurth medium strength Blue where required
Don't go too mad with it though

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Old Aug 15, 2017 | 09:49 AM
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Just wantonly abuse 1-PD..........best thread lock you can get


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Old Aug 15, 2017 | 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by It's Czech Mate
Just wantonly abuse 1-PD..........best thread lock you can get


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as a fluid-gender vegan who crosstrains 6 times a day and loves focuseses. I find your comment very offensive
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Old Aug 15, 2017 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by rob w
What is the best thread lock to use when rebuilding a cosworth head ?
i would only use it in a few places on a head timming belt tensioner stud exhast manafold to head maybe i put double s/s loking nuts. thread lock is very good in the right places somtimes it can cause pobs if you need to acess somthing in and out
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Old Aug 16, 2017 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by ray barker
i would only use it in a few places on a head timming belt tensioner stud exhast manafold to head maybe i put double s/s loking nuts. thread lock is very good in the right places somtimes it can cause pobs if you need to acess somthing in and out
agree..great advice...
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