Loc-tite lock threads by hardening and providing resistance to torsional twisting across the thread area, a much larger surface than the simpler push-pull of studs.
The fix here is to re-knurl the ends of the studs which would expand them for a tighter fit, or replace them with fresh studs.
Now, you could use Loc-tite here if it is still a very tight fit, but if it isn't then the Loc-tite will never reach strength due to the presence of air in the fitment.
If you don't want it to separate again then clean it with acetone and use a small drop of adhesive on the knurls, epoxies are fine.
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