Series I L27 (1992-1994 SE,SLE, SSE) & Series II L36 (1995-1999 SE, SSE, SLE) and common problems for the Series I and II L67 (all supercharged models 92-99) Including Olds 88's, Olds LSS's, Olds 98 91-96, Buick Lesabres and Park Avenue 91-96. Please use General Chat for non-mechanical issues, and Performance and Brainstorming for improvements.
Pilgar
SE Member
Posts: 22 Joined: Tue Oct 21, 2008 11:34 amYear and Trim: 1996 SE
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by Pilgar Mon Oct 27, 2008 12:17 am
I replaced the lim and used Permatex Red high Temp Silicone sealent on the lim bolts.
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I have read where you shoule use blue threadlocker and where you shoule use a sealer.
I bought sealer and just made the mistake and used the Red Permatex I torqued the bolts and it has sat overnight.
Should I pull them, clean and use ????
Or is the Red fine.
Regards,
James
2000Silverbullet
Retired Gearhead
Posts: 12225 Joined: Mon May 19, 2008 5:06 pmYear and Trim: 2000 SSEi, 79 Firebird, 88 Jeep, 11 Yukon DenaliLocation: Powell River BC - 7 time WCBF Survivor
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by 2000Silverbullet Mon Oct 27, 2008 12:20 am
I would leave it.
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Pilgar
SE Member
Posts: 22 Joined: Tue Oct 21, 2008 11:34 amYear and Trim: 1996 SE
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by Pilgar Mon Oct 27, 2008 2:15 am
When I check the torque, should I take off the UIM to check the two bolts under that?
BillBoost37
Certified Bonneville Nut
Posts: 29203 Joined: Thu Jun 05, 2008 2:29 pmYear and Trim: 00 Regal
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by BillBoost37 Mon Oct 27, 2008 7:30 am
An RTV is a good as a sealant. The red one you used should be fine. I would suggest against retorquing the bolts. Never heard of anyone having a LIM bolt ever come loose. Retorquing may break the seal of the RTV and allow some seepage of fluids.
97 Ei
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