flywheel bolts backing off

[SupraBro]

So i just had to pull my trans because of my flywheel bolts backed off:: angry ::
People are telling me to use threadlock, (the red kind) this time and they will not back off. Is this the right stuff to use??

thanks for the help!
brandon

 

[enjoi.this]

yes red lock tight will work very well. If you have issues getting them off in the future, just put a propane a torch to the bolt and it will free up the lock tight.

 

[grimreaper]

^ditto and chase the threads. The loose bolts + load may have started to maul the threads a bit. And new hardware is a must..

 

[hvyman]

Tsrm says to use loctite or fipg. Done both and never had a problem.

 

[enjoi.this]

The loose bolts + load may have started to maul the threads a bit. And new hardware is a must..

^ all of the above sounds like a must. Its no fun when a flywheel comes through your floor and tries to eat your feet.

 

[Poodles]

Clean the threads, replace the bolts, use red thread locker. I think Driftmotion was going to have their locking ring for the flywheel bolts made for the 7M as well, might wanna see if they have it done yet.

Also, only the JZ's require sealant, 7M doesn't. Threadlocker is extra security and an impact will take them right out even with the red stuff.

 

[SupraBro]

Ok thanks guys!!! Good info!! I will get new bolts and some threadlock... I do not want to go through this again, i hate pulling a r154 out of these cars

---------- Post added at 04:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:21 PM ----------

OH and i guess i should do a rear main seal to!!!

 

[enjoi.this]

i hate pulling a r154 out of these cars

AMEN to that

 

[Poodles]

I find the R154 to be easier to pull than the W58. Clutch alignment is easier IMHO (and I have a tranny jack)

 

[IBoughtASupra]

You can use the ARP flywheel bolts. DriftMotion has them, they are for the 4A, but they work on the 7M.

 

[Another MkIII]

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm161/driftct/S6300870.jpg
This was another member on here. Red loctite for sure!
-AM3

 

[nsngarage]

^ wow.

 

[JStoked]

So tight lock even with new arps?

 

[7Matt-GE]

my question is... HOW THE EFF DID THAT TRANNY DO THAT?!

 

[Poodles]

Strap failure.