do i need loctite when im replacing my remain seal because im removing the main cap

if so which one,,, just high temp?

 

locktite does not go on the main bearing bolts.
a special anaerobic sealer made by loctite goes on the flange face.


from an old post.
Q Is the new rear main lubricated to slide in place, or does it install dry?
A i lubed mine with oil so it would slide in easy and to avoid a dry start. then i used brake cleaner to clean any excess oil from the flange face where the sealants are applied

Q Anaerobic sealer is dabbed on each end of the rear main and then the cap is reinstalled?
A correct. one drop on each side of the crank, right on the machined flange, between the notch on the outside and the seal groove on the inside. its job is to seal the microscopic space between the cap and block, but not add bulk or interfere with bearing torque.

Q RTV goes where?
A a dab in each notch on the outside edge. i never understood what this was for. maybe the oil pan?

see pages 9-92 and 9-93 of the 2001 service manual download. there's some pics.
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen-...-gen-rams.html

 

Where do you shoot it in?

 

get info!!


any thoughts on the correct one.... cant belive 1.69oz = 31bucks,,, drugs are cheaper

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...%7CGRP2058____

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...%7CGRP2132____

 

the $12 one is fine. the bad part is that you only use 2 DROPS !!!

i suspect you could get by without this. or maybe use a microscopic layer of rtv.

 

thanks a ton dhvaughan!!!

i alway thought loctite and products like that are so over priced,,, sum of those tubes are less then one oz!!


thanks again i just droped 125 @ adavance with that code... new battery, oil pump, oil pan gasket , rear main , paint

i forgot the one ton wheel cyl... oh well that can wait