32 thunder

Should we use anything "thread-loc" on the exhaust manifold bolts when installing the exhaust manifold back onto the block??

Cord

It's a two way street. Sometimes the gaskets need to be retorqued. Sometimes you nne the thread-loc to keep the bolts from backing out. Look at it this way...which ever way you do it will be wrong. Does that help?

Gary Anderson

They're usually impossible to get off even without thread lock. If you are using lock washers, dont bother with the thread lock.

audacity

just the opposite...anti-seize...but the above is a correct statement...be sure to check the torques.

Allan4

Iron or Aluminum heads??

Use Antisieze if aluminum. We don't use anything if they are iron. Personal preference I guess.

I do use locktite other places on the block though....

DonMan

I use anti-seize on the exhaust manifold bolt threads, but I use lock-washers too. They are usually quite easy to remove, but don`t back off either.............

paradigm shift

I anti-seize so I can get them off next time. Usually check to make sure they are tight a couple times when I install new gaskets. Once they take a set I have never had a problem with bolts getting loose or coming out. Just my .02.

blairjeb

Mercury offers a "anti corrosion grease"that doesn't have such a high aluminum & copper content in it. If you are in a saltwater enviroment,regular antisieze can promote corrosion because of its additives. Just a recomendation.

Scott

LMAO a simple question

Poor guy gets 10 different answers

formula31

haha good one Scott. I never use anything on the bolts holding my Gils on , but then again, I seem to have them off way to frequently anyways. Dont use locktite, dont use neversieze unless you can check the torque reqularily. My $.02.