[alfa] RE: V-6 Timing Belt Tensioner

[Brad Anesi <brad.anesi@xxxxxxxxx>]

I believe the factory recommended approach is to use Wurth Blue Threadlocker
with a English size Allen plug, which required drilling an tapping.
However, others have been able to use a Metric plug (7mm?) which only
required tapping.  I suspect Dave Rogers made the decision to spec the
English threaded part based upon better availability. 

I recall that Larry at APE recommends Wurth Orange Flange Sealant rather
than Threadlocker  I suspect either would work just fine.

Brad
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From: "Ritchie, Jason" <jritchie@domain.elided>
I am currently retrofitting my GTV-6 from the mechanical tensioner to the
old oil fed tensioner that I plan to run statically (without oil pressure).
Can anyone give me advice on plugging the oil feed through the stud?  I've
thought of RTV or just welding it but I was hoping for better suggestions.
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