replacing micro use locktite on bolts?

[SMR]

I need to replace our over the range micro/convection oven (under warranty) should I use locktite on the bolts to keep them from coming out during travel?

thanks

 

[John From Detroit]

If you do make it green. Not red or blue.

Question: did the original bolts come out??? did they have evidence of locktite on the threads?

But it does not hurt to use Green just to be sure.

 

[bigfatguy]

I suspect you mean PURPLE.

Green is the "wicking" locktite, meant to apply after the hardware is torqued, and requires heat to remove according to the mfg.
Blue is heatless-removal. "Normal" locktite.
Purple is "small screw", easier to crack loose than blue. also good for soft-metal hardware.
Red requires heat and tools to remove.

http://henkeladhesivesna.com/blog/the-difference-between-red-blue-green-and-purple-threadlockers/

 

[wackymac]

Someone makes a GREEN thread locker that is used for bearing mounting and is not wicking.  I can't remember the brand but I've used it before.

 

[SMR]

thanks for the info- I will use the thread lock, it will make me feel better about the bolts not coming out