Prior to using Loctite 236382 4.8-ML. Form-A-Thread Stripped Thread Repair Kit, I spoke to Loctite technical support - she said that the product was discontinued over 2 years ago (and there was no similar product from Loctite currently for sale). She indicated that because the product was on the shelf for so long, it may not harden correctly. I am aware of no other similar product from any other manufacturer. I carefully cleaned the threads and used a wool dauber (sort of like cotton ball on a stick) to stop anything from falling into the valve. I cut the "stick" so I could easily remove it after application of the Loctite. Then I applied the Loctite to a sacrificial bolt and screwed into the bolt hole per the instructions. When I removed the bolt after 5 minutes, the threads did not look perfect - the Loctite did not fully adhere to the stripped hole but did substantially adhere. I cannot explain why it did not perfectly adhere - I do not think hydraulic fluid caused the failure because: i) I carefully cleaned the threads in the hole and ii) the failure occurred on the high side of the hole where the hydraulic fluid would not flow.
In any event, I waited about an hour and installed the bolt (also used removable Loctite on the threads), spring, "stopper" and a new o-ring. I tightened the bolt snugly but not as tight as I would normally because I doubted the Loctite threads.
The assembly does not leak - no seeping - dry as can be. Time will tell - but for now, I am calling this a win. Thanks so much for all the help I received from this forum.
In any event, I waited about an hour and installed the bolt (also used removable Loctite on the threads), spring, "stopper" and a new o-ring. I tightened the bolt snugly but not as tight as I would normally because I doubted the Loctite threads.
The assembly does not leak - no seeping - dry as can be. Time will tell - but for now, I am calling this a win. Thanks so much for all the help I received from this forum.
