Simple question but I don't know the answer
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Simple question but I don't know the answer
Should we use anything "thread-loc" on the exhaust manifold bolts when installing the exhaust manifold back onto the block??
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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?
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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.
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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.