 Re: 15 / 16 series block cracks
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Originally Posted by PBinWA  I had the bolts on my 2615 Loader loosen up before Mahindra did the big Service Notice.
I cleaned the bolts and the holes and used some Red Loctite. 200+ hours later they are still tight. (Knock on wood). Loctite - it does a loader good.  | The bolts should not loosen if the system is appropriately designed and the bolts are torqued to spec. The full torque is very important to keep the joints stable. Possible problems can arise and remain hidden with Loctite if the bolts are not torqued to spec. The bolts dont back out, but the joints move some and clamping pressure is reduced. I really like the product, but I feel safer seeing a system stay tight without Loctite.
larry
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