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Old 03-08-2013, 04:58 PM
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.. Any body use any thing on the Exhaust studs before put-in pipes back on ?
 
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Old 03-08-2013, 05:04 PM
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I have used blue loctite before to seat them and keep them from backing out.
 
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Old 03-08-2013, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by iglideUC
I have used blue loctite before to seat them and keep them from backing out.
Thanks iglide , I don't worry about-um gettin Loose , I Worry about gettin-um Off Next Time , I've never used any thing Just Wonder-in if any body Did ..
 
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I use a little anti-seize, then proper torque and you're good to go.
 
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Originally Posted by rbferg
I use a little anti-seize, then proper torque and you're good to go.
 
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Originally Posted by rbferg
I use a little anti-seize, then proper torque and you're good to go.
oops, someone beat me to it
 
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Watch the torque if you use anti seize. Last thing you want is a broken exhaust stud ruining your weekend.
The bolts don't have a high torque requirement to begin with and many people crank them *****'s down much too tight.
 
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Originally Posted by rbferg
I use a little anti-seize, then proper torque and you're good to go.

2kids3pets;11007697]

Rick-e;11007711]oops, someone beat me to it
..... Thats Funny, and Just what I was Thinkin , Got some in Da Garage Too. -Thanks- .
 
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Originally Posted by Nocturnalnature
Watch the torque if you use anti seize. Last thing you want is a broken exhaust stud ruining your weekend.
The bolts don't have a high torque requirement to begin with and many people crank them *****'s down much too tight.
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