Loctite® Blue Experts

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I used Loctite® Blue for the first time, today, when removing and reinstalling the bolts which hold the shifter gate assembly to the transmission housing.

I wanted to do the last member-suggested "fix" that's supposed to eliminate every last bit of linkage vibration and shifter "buzz" in the cab.

I followed the recommended instructions, which include removing the gate assembly bolts, (had to be broken loose with 5/8" wrench, WD-40, and breaker bar) and reinstalling them to the tranny housing after isolating the metal shift gate bracket with four rubber washers (for each bolt).

Obviously, when retightening the bolts, there's no way to tighten to factory torque specs, without deforming and destroying the rubber isolation washers. I used Loctite® Blue for the first time (applying liberally to bottom 1/4" of bolts), then tightened the bolts just until the washers started to drag and swell under the bolt heads.

My concern, naturally, is that relying on the Loctite® Blue to provide insurance against bolt loosening, is not a good idea, or won't provide long term insurance against vibration-caused loosening.

As I said, I've never used this product before, but it appeared sort of watery and insubstantial when I coated the bottom third of the bolts with it; I guess I expected something thicker—almost like regular silicone caulk.

Passing the bolts through the four rubber washers and shift-gate bracket was bound to scrape off some of the Loctite® Blue, too, so I'm not overwhelmed with confidence that it's going to do its job.

I would really appreciate anyone who's had experience over the years, with this stuff, and can speak, knowledgeably, about its effectiveness.

Thanks