Primary chaincase Allen bolts - tightness

[Phil C]

Hello Bess, Thanks for this. Natty bit of kit. Shame about the price tag.  Phil

[Phil C]

We've discussed that when tightening the Allen bolts on the outer timing cover, and on the primary chaincase cover, we should only tighten them gently. Fair enough, but I guess when I do that I'll be wondering if they're going to come loose. Should loctite be used?   Phil

[JulianS]

They need to be tightened sufficiently to prevent them slackening off. A matter of judgement.

You may find a thicker gasket settles after some miles and needs the screws tightening slightly to compensate.

[Phil C]

Loctite or not?

[Pete A10]

No loctite
Just tighten them up until they feel solid