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Old May 16, 2004 | 11:26 AM
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Default Do you put anything on the header bolts before installing them?

I was just curious because I removed my longtubes yesterday and the bolts were a little difficult to get out. I had to use the ratchet almost all the way until they came out before I could start spinning it with my fingers. I used Fel-Pro C5-A anti-sieze lubricant. Was that a no no? Just wondering if I was or wasnt suppose to use that and if not, what do you put on them if anything? Thanks.
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Old May 16, 2004 | 11:29 AM
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I didn't use anything on my bolts when i put them in. Later on i used a bigger wrench size bolt and still didn't use anything on them and even after 8 months none have come loose.
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Old May 16, 2004 | 12:06 PM
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If I remember correctly I used anit-seize
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Old May 16, 2004 | 12:07 PM
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Using an anti-seize is wise, you did good.

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Old May 16, 2004 | 08:48 PM
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The shop manual says to use locktite. I followed the manual...
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Old May 16, 2004 | 08:56 PM
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the manual says Loc tite after the 3 thread
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Old May 16, 2004 | 09:01 PM
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I have never had any issues with my header bolts loosening at all and I am using the stock bolts. I haven't used any loctite or anti-seize.
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Old May 17, 2004 | 12:20 AM
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I also used anti-seize. I put it on my Stage 8 bolts before I installed them.
Should make my Head / Cam install easier, whenever that will be.
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Yes, you should use anti-seize on aluminum heads, good choice.
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Iron threads and aluminum heads = anti-sieze
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