Does Loctite 222 or 243 prevent threaded parts corroding and seizing?
04-19-14 | 11:15 PM
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Does Loctite 222 or 243 prevent threaded parts corroding and seizing?
I have a dedicated rainy day bike that occasionally gets so wet that the marine-grade grease seems to wash out after a few months. So, I'd rather use something on the threads that's a little more permanent, but before I go and buy anything new, I was thinking of trying the 222 or 243 that I've got here
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04-20-14 | 08:08 AM
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it does, you must coat all of the threads. if you crack the loctite loose to adjust something you must also reapply. you can also try antiseize which i find has better washout. i have also mixed grease and antiseize together
04-20-14 | 08:18 AM
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I find it inconceivable that any kind of wet weather riding could flush grease out of a thread. My bikes see lots of wet weather, salt spray in the winter, and the occasional submersion of the BB and even after years I've never seen a hint of corrosion in the area of thread engagement, despite using nothing but conventional grease. (not even marine grade)
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04-20-14 | 08:21 AM
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+1 Even if you ride with the bike submerged, I don't see how any decent grease would be washed out of threaded fittings. I've also got a rain bike and the threads, either greased or wrapped with Teflon tape (bottom bracket) never show any corrosion.
04-20-14 | 09:34 AM
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If you are dissatisfied with the performance of your current solution I would suggest that you try Tef-Gel: TEF-GEL - Ultra safety systems - Home page
It was specifically designed to help avoid electrolytic corrosion of dissimilar metals under marine conditions and should do fine on your bike. I use it on pedal threads, BB threads and anywhere corrosion or seizing are concerns.
It was specifically designed to help avoid electrolytic corrosion of dissimilar metals under marine conditions and should do fine on your bike. I use it on pedal threads, BB threads and anywhere corrosion or seizing are concerns.
05-03-14 | 08:59 PM
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I find it inconceivable that any kind of wet weather riding could flush grease out of a thread. My bikes see lots of wet weather, salt spray in the winter, and the occasional submersion of the BB and even after years I've never seen a hint of corrosion in the area of thread engagement, despite using nothing but conventional grease. (not even marine grade)
However, to the naked eye, most of the grease appears to be gone after a while, and it's just a bit unnerving.
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05-03-14 | 10:27 PM
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Is you disassemble it right after putting it together, most the grease will be gone from the threads!
