Lube the up-pipe bolts?

[LBZ]

So after stripping or breaking 5 of the 9 stainless steel bolts i took out of my up-pipes, it is clear to me GM doesn't use any sort of anti-seize compound. I'm thinking I probably should though when I put these back in.

So what do you guys use?

I was thinking of using either nickel-cote or moly-lube when I put them back in.

 

[TrentNell]

So after stripping or breaking 5 of the 9 stainless steel bolts i took out of my up-pipes, it is clear to me GM doesn't use any sort of anti-seize compound. I'm thinking I probably should though when I put these back in.

So what do you guys use?

I was thinking of using either nickel-cote or moly-lube when I put them back in.

I just use standard anti seize ,the silver stuff ........................................ when i have some ........................ ,most of the time they go back in with out , but after breaking a bolt of in my ped a few weeks back i will probably be a bit more diligent

 

[Burn Down]

I use Caterpillar high temperature antiseeze. I pulled threads when I took the old manifolds off.

 

[bullfrogjohnson]

I use Caterpillar high temperature antiseeze. I pulled threads when I took the old manifolds off.

X2! Thats some good stuff.

 

[LBZ]

I should go price that stuff out. Got a CAT P/N handy??

 

[sweetdiesel]

Copper coat works just fine for me and there s some at the shop

 

[bullfrogjohnson]

Cat part# 4c-5599

List price is 17.75

If your not in a hurry I can ship you a bottle for free:hug:

 

[LBZ]

Probably gonna need it hopefully by thurs but I'm always into getting free stuff!!:thumb:

 

[Burn Down]

How close are you to a Finning store? They will have it instock.

 

[SmokeShow]

you can try it if you want but on Stacey David's Gearz (the TV show) they have a shop trick section and a couple episodes ago the trick was to use regular ol liquid antacid (maalox) as antiseize. Claim it even works on exhaust manifold stuff as it won't burn off.

I use anit seize a good bit so I bought a giant bottle of off-brand maalox to try it out! Heck of a lot cheaper and a friend has verified that it works. :thumb:


Take it for what it's worth!! :beer

 

[LBZ]

How close are you to a Finning store? They will have it instock.

5 min.
I'm gonna stop in and see what they want for it.

 

[bullfrogjohnson]

5 min.
I'm gonna stop in and see what they want for it.

It should be 17.75. I work for a cat dealer so if they want more they are ripping you off. What's the dealer code I can see of they have it.

 

[LBZ]

It should be 17.75. I work for a cat dealer so if they want more they are ripping you off. What's the dealer code I can see of they have it.

Remember that's US bucks!!

 

[Cougar281]

I use Copper anti-seeze... Never had a problem with any I've used it on.