defever
01-06-2016, 08:39 AM
Good morning forum users,
Another generic question from a DIYer: which threadlock / anti-seize to apply on which part of a car?
It seems that there are a lot of different types of threadlock / anti-seize to prevent nuts and bolts to seize-up over time, depending on the material of the metal (steel to steel / steel to alloy) and where it is (subject to extreme heat or exposure to outside).
I watched this YouTube clip and I understand the basic difference between threadlock and anti-seize:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIj_wjUDcAc
I understand that threadlock (Loktite seems to be the brand) is good for anywhere but near extreme heat. And anti-seize copper grease is good for extreme heat, but not good for an interface with different metals?
My question is which threadlock or anti-seize is appropriate for which part of a car? Specifically, I want to seek people's trusted grease for these locations:
Front control arm bolts (exposed to the element)
Inlet and exhaust manifold bolts (extreme heat and different metal contacts)
Exhaust pipe sleeve (extreme heat and exposed to the element)
Your help is very grateful as always.
Another generic question from a DIYer: which threadlock / anti-seize to apply on which part of a car?
It seems that there are a lot of different types of threadlock / anti-seize to prevent nuts and bolts to seize-up over time, depending on the material of the metal (steel to steel / steel to alloy) and where it is (subject to extreme heat or exposure to outside).
I watched this YouTube clip and I understand the basic difference between threadlock and anti-seize:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIj_wjUDcAc
I understand that threadlock (Loktite seems to be the brand) is good for anywhere but near extreme heat. And anti-seize copper grease is good for extreme heat, but not good for an interface with different metals?
My question is which threadlock or anti-seize is appropriate for which part of a car? Specifically, I want to seek people's trusted grease for these locations:
Front control arm bolts (exposed to the element)
Inlet and exhaust manifold bolts (extreme heat and different metal contacts)
Exhaust pipe sleeve (extreme heat and exposed to the element)
Your help is very grateful as always.