Loose Exhaust Bolts

[feelathome77]

Hi friends,


I have a RampageV3 and have ongoing issue with my exhaust upgrade.


When my stock silicon tube broke, I decided to install CatBox from RedCat.


Looked very sturdy but with just muscle power the 6-screws and the mounting bolts keep loosening-up. I tried blue thread locker, no help. Then I tried Red high temp thread locker, lasted only about 10 min. on grass-ground. The 6 screws remained tight but the 2 bolts are very loose. The problem with CatBox design is that I have to removed the 6-screws to access the 2 mounting bolts.


What do you guys use to install your exhaust system? If I have to use a torque wrench, what is the torque setting?


Thanks.

 

[RampageHopUps]

Use red loctite. Clean the bolts and cylinder. Then let dry for 24 hours at a minimum.

 

[feelathome77]

Exhaust bolts

I recently watched a tutorial video on how to install a DDM Dominator to a Baja. In it the guy dropped a Red thread locker also from DDM and hand tight it. Of course we'll never find out how it goes after he operate the Baja. I bought a silicon tube for my stock exhaust and used a Red Permatex plus used 70 in/lb. of torque as per OBR reply to me. On cure for two days and I will update this thread ASAP.

 

[bbuzzard]

I use Vibrastop which is way better than Red Loctite, IMO...this is the one I use on my exhaust bolts:

http://www.tectorius.com/products_bottled_vibra_stop_heat_activated.html

 

[topblissgt]

I use Vibrastop which is way better than Red Loctite, IMO...this is the one I use on my exhaust bolts:http://www.tectorius.com/products_bottled_vibra_stop_heat_activated.html

Just bought some and used it on my sons chimera with a jetpro pipe that keeps coming loose

 

[T3X]

Use red loctite. Let it cure for 24 hrs. Then start engine let idle for fifthteen minutes so engine is hot. Then shut it off anf re tighten bolts. This worked great for me on my MT

Remember metal expands and contracts under heat and cold temps...

 

[Sparky]

I run exhaust studs on my vehicles and never had any problems. Just another option.

 

[SYNPRODUCTIONZ]

Where can I buy the exhaust studs?

 

[rcgasser]

http://www.davesmotors.com/Search-Page/?search=exhaust%20studs

 

[topblissgt]

I use Vibrastop which is way better than Red Loctite, IMO...this is the one I use on my exhaust bolts:http://www.tectorius.com/products_bottled_vibra_stop_heat_activated.html

I use it and it the only thing that worked for the exhaust bolts on my Sons car