Antiseize instead of threadlocker
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Antiseize instead of thread locker?? I used the antiseize instead of the thread locker on the all the head bolts and cam retainer bolts. Should I take them all out and use thread locker? Am I an idot or this alright?
Last edited by 98Camarod; Aug 12, 2007 at 08:11 PM.
Originally Posted by 98Camarod
Am I an idot or this alright?
Originally Posted by Ferocity02
The only thing I use antiseize on are the sparkplugs and header bolts. The head bolts should be okay, but I'd redo the cam retainer bolts with loctite.
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Originally Posted by mypoorLS1
OEM head bolts should never be reused. They are designed to only be used once. Doesn't ARP recomend lube?
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I do believe that blue Loctite mimics the lubricity of moly lube when uncured, though.
Last edited by bsf; Aug 13, 2007 at 03:12 AM. Reason: additional info
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Well on the instructions for the arp bolts it says to use only the moly lube on the threads or the oil and under the head bolt and on both sides of the washer. It also says you can substitute thread locker on the threads instead of the oil or moly. I think it will be alright. It specifically says on the antiseize great for head bolts, spark plugs, exhaust manifold bolts. I am going to redo the cam retainer bolts and the cam bolts.
WOW!!! "It said use moly LUBE..." Why would you EVER use threadlocker on a head bolt??? Thats a good way to ruin a block/heads/gaskets. With the threadlocker your torque specs are useless, and you run the risk of blowing head gaskets(impropper torque). Plus the risk of pulling the threads out of the block. Not a good idea! Stay with the antiseeze!
Last edited by 408z28; Aug 13, 2007 at 12:08 PM.
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Im just going to leave the heads the way they are and remove the cam retainer bolts and cam bolts and use thread locker on those. Also, I didn't even think to look at the gaskets to see if they blocked any coolant passages because they say front on them, but then I seen a thread that said that some of the gaskets are designed for passenger and driver side. I got the GM MLS gaskets from speed inc, these ones dont have specified sides do they?
Originally Posted by 408z28
WOW!!! "It said use moly LUBE..." Why would you EVER use threadlocker on a head bolt??? Thats a good way to ruin a block/heads/gaskets. With the threadlocker your torque specs are useless, and you run the risk of blowing head gaskets(impropper torque). Plus the risk of pulling the threads out of the block. Not a good idea! Stay with the antiseeze!
Dont forget to clean out the antiseize with a thread chaser or tap, then wash it out with some brake cleaner or something that way the loctite can bond onto the metal.
Originally Posted by 98Camarod
Im lettin ride, its torqued down right so it will be fine.