I've never seen it go bad.
I usually put studs in the manifold.
I have seen imposter loc-tites not work properly, in holes not PERFECTLY clean.
I use those load-spreading washers as found on slanty manifolds; they hold their torque really well.
thanks AJ
i can see if i can put studs in there, then i can put nylocs on there and call it a day IF the studs will stay put in the manifold
the loctite is the real deal, but it is several years old
i can look to see if i have a few of those slanty washers laying around, they look like cones, right?
