Is there a good substitute for Loctite 592

[oldbill]

Got sticker shock today when I priced Loctite 592. It is recommended for use on the #11 bolt when replacing the cylinder head. Has anyone found a good replacement that is a little less expensive, or a better price than about $35.00 a tube?

 

[Sidewinder CC]

Got sticker shock today when I priced Loctite 592. It is recommended for use on the #11 bolt when replacing the cylinder head. Has anyone found a good replacement that is a little less expensive, or a better price than about $35.00 a tube?

I got mine on Amazon.com for around $5.00. Small 6 ml tube.

 

[ParadiseXJ]

I would think there is a small tube. since you only need about 2 drops per bolt that should suffice. PermaTex makes a good thread locker too. Readily available.

 

[kastein]

This isn't threadlocker, it's the sealant used on one of the head bolts since it goes straight into a water jacket - but yeah, a small bottle should do just fine.

I think PTFE pipe thread sealant would work as well, but can't guarantee it.

 

[Digger87xj]

I think PTFE pipe thread sealant would work as well, but can't guarantee it.

yep, works perfectly.

cheap at the hardware store.

 

[ParadiseXJ]

I used PTFE too...as recommended by some highly intelligent gearheads on this site.

:anon:

 

[Talyn]

McMastercar has a small tube you could get. Good rtv works fine too.

 

[5-90]

Got sticker shock today when I priced Loctite 592. It is recommended for use on the #11 bolt when replacing the cylinder head. Has anyone found a good replacement that is a little less expensive, or a better price than about $35.00 a tube?

Go to the hardware store, get regular ol' PTFE Pipe Dope from the plumbing section. I've used it loads of times - no trouble.

The torque value for that screw is already appropriately reduced WRT the others, so no modification needed (that I've noted.)