<VV> Sealing/locking the flexplate bolts

[Sethracer at aol.com]

I haven't had a leak problem with these bolts, but I understand why it  
might be a problem. I would still consider a locking compound for these bolts.  
This past year, at the SEMA/AAIA show in Vegas, I saw a new product 
obviously  intended for us lazy, bumbling mechanics. It is a new Loctite product,  
essentially making their Blue thread locking compound and packaging it  like 
teflon tape. It unrolls off the dispenser and wraps around the male  
threads just like you would put teflon tape on NPT threads - but not as many  
times around. It is a locktite tape!  Here is their on-line  description:
 
 
Loctite QuickTape 249 Blue Threadlocker
 
Loctite® QuickTape™ 249™ Blue Threadlocker, the first threadlocker in tape 
 form. This medium strength, general purpose threadlocker adhesive is 
designed  for the locking and sealing of threaded fasteners which require normal  
disassembly with standard hand tools. The product cures when confined in 
the  absence of air between close fitting metal surfaces and prevents 
loosening and  leakage from shock and vibration


Seth  Emerson

C's the Day! - Corvair, Camaro, Corvette
San Jose,  CA