Helicoil Loctite Advice

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Hello, I am after some advice from the engine builders on here. I have to replace two of the four studs on a Mk3 crankcase that go through the primary drive and attach the stator outrigger plate. I should like to use some blue Loctite on the studs to seal the threads and help stop them undoing if I need to remove the outrigger nuts at any time in the future. However both the threads are helicoiled, will Loctite cause more problems by sealing the thread to the helicoil and meaning the stud is more likely to undo with the helicoil attached ? Thanks in advance. Simon
 
I use loctite (blue, medium strength) on the studs into the case. Haven't had the helicoils come out. I made slightly longer studs and along with counter boring the outrigger plate holes stud holes a bit deeper allows me to use nylock nuts (hence the use of loctite) instead of the thin nuts and tab washers which i find a complete pain to deal with. The photo shows more.
 
I would use Yamaha or Honda bond or Three Bond #4 ( the same stuff Japanese bikes use for engine case sealing) It works well to seal and hold studs in place or to stop drain plugs from leaking.
 
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