20-03-2021, 11:00 AM
If using sealants (silicone etc) in place of gaskets you effectively end up with a metal-to-metal joint with the leak paths filled: which is a good thing, but don't forget to make allowance for the thickness of the absent gasket. It often doesn't matter but sometimes it does.
When using Loctite locking products I suggest looking them up (by the numerical product code) and reading the technical data sheet. You might struggle to follow all the data but the important part is the direction concerning disassembly. If it says 'can be dismantled with normal tools' (or words to that effect) you should be fine. The more serious grades sometimes require heating to temperatures which could destroy bearings or cranks, for example. I keep all my Loctite bottles in a box with a quick look-up card to stop me making ghastly mistakes. They are very useful, but know what it is you are using and choose thoughtfully.
When using Loctite locking products I suggest looking them up (by the numerical product code) and reading the technical data sheet. You might struggle to follow all the data but the important part is the direction concerning disassembly. If it says 'can be dismantled with normal tools' (or words to that effect) you should be fine. The more serious grades sometimes require heating to temperatures which could destroy bearings or cranks, for example. I keep all my Loctite bottles in a box with a quick look-up card to stop me making ghastly mistakes. They are very useful, but know what it is you are using and choose thoughtfully.