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Old 12-13-2004, 08:51 AM
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I'll be reusing my header bolts when I install my LT's.Should I use anti sieze or locktite,Both or neither?
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Old 12-13-2004, 09:20 AM
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According to GM the bolts have to be secured with a compound similar to Loctite 270
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I never used any thread locker and they held fine.
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Dont reuse the header bolts... i tried that... and it snapped in my head... stage 8's are worth the money they'll save you....
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