Red threadlocker and lower intake manifold

[jadecker]

I did an intake gasket job on my 2002 Chevy Malibu 3.1 and replaced both upper and lower intake gaskets including valve covers. When I reassembled the lower intake I used a drop of red thread locker on all eight fasteners including the diagonal ones. Now I have a feeling that I might have to retorque the fasteners because I think my torque wrench was off. How hard is to remove these fasteners now with the red thread locker on them? I am just a back yard mechanic wanna be and this is the first time I done this sort of job. I used Permatex Threadlocker RED Item 27200. What can I use to remove theses now? And what have I should used? I have a feeling I used the wrong thread locker. I read on the box that it needs 500F degress for parts to separate, what can I use that will produce that much heat? Any help will be great appreciated…


James

[niccaleb112602]

Hows your luck been lately? start praying....

[samturner]

I don't think you need 500 degrees temp. to remove a bold with loctite on it. I think I would put a wrench to it and try to take it out.

If you have doubts call the manufacture of the product if you have doubts.

[slls]

Try a propane torch, might work, might not, the manifold will absorb some heat. You are right red was the wrong way to go, it is usually for never take out bolts.
Nothing would have been lots better.