anti-seize compound...where to use it?

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May 3, 2008 | 09:37 AM

verano29

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anti-seize compound...where to use it?

Quick question. Where should I be using the anti-seize compound? Just the sparkplugs or exhaust, intake, etc. etc.

May 3, 2008 | 09:54 AM

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anybody know where I should be using this shizzle?

May 3, 2008 | 10:21 AM

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just plugs

May 3, 2008 | 10:24 AM

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on the plugs for sure

May 3, 2008 | 10:45 AM

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Plugs and I put a very lite amount on the O2's.

May 3, 2008 | 11:00 AM

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I use it pretty much anywhere a steel bolt goes into aluminum threads.

May 3, 2008 | 11:07 AM

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Plugs and O2's here but could use it in more places.

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May 3, 2008 | 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by verano29

anybody know where I should be using this shizzle?

might help to tell us exactly what you are doing.....just a tune up or are you putting a whole motor back together????

May 3, 2008 | 01:26 PM

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might help to tell us exactly what you are doing.....just a tune up or are you putting a whole motor back together????

heads, cam, intake, exhaust

May 3, 2008 | 03:24 PM

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O2's require sensor safe and should be applied, its in the GM manual. Spark plugs as well. I have studs for the exhaust, but used ARP Assembly Lube for installation.

May 3, 2008 | 03:29 PM

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I use it pretty much anywhere a steel bolt goes into aluminum threads.

This is pretty much it. Whenever a strong metal like steel threads into a softer metal, like aluminum, you need to use a lube to prevent galling.

May 3, 2008 | 08:37 PM

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This is pretty much it. Whenever a strong metal like steel threads into a softer metal, like aluminum, you need to use a lube to prevent galling.

I didn't use anti-sieze compound on my head bolts (TTY). I hope this isn't going to be a problem. The service manual didn't call for it...atleast it wasn't that apparent.

May 4, 2008 | 01:28 AM

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no, you don't use it on the head bolts, that would actually interfere with the torque readings you used.

May 4, 2008 | 11:26 AM

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I didn't use anti-sieze compound on my head bolts (TTY). I hope this isn't going to be a problem. The service manual didn't call for it...atleast it wasn't that apparent.

I'm sure it's fine.