<VV> Possible Thread Generating Question...

[Ron]

I always use antiseize when bolting into aluminum.
RonH

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Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2005 8:09 AM
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> List Members,
>
> I noticed that the lug nuts and wheel studs on the new '67 Monza were
> covered with what looks like wheel bearing grease.  Not the clean
> kind of grease... this is the kind that has graphite in it.  It is a
> real dark gooey stuff that always gets on you and then is hard to
> remove.  Anyway, that got me to thinking... (a process that occurrs
> infrequently now days)... about the different kinds of bolts, nuts,
> or other threaded things that we come into contact with on our
> Corvairs.  To wit... (A little attorney lingo)... I would like
> opinions on what kinds of threaded things need what kind of grease,
> oil, WD-40, locktite, or nothing at all, on them when they are put
> back together.
>
> The first example that comes to mind is the spark plugs.  I was
> always told to use antiseize lube... (the silver kind) on any spark
> plug that screws into an aluminum head.  Some folks use oil, some use
> nothing.
>
> Next is lug nuts.  Our Monza came from Florida, and spent some time
> in Illinois, so maybe that is why the liberal coating of grease.  I
> have used WD-40 on lug nuts, but I live in Texas... no salt on the
> roads here.
>
> I am planning to remove the fan shroud and look around for debris
> that may be hiding on the heads and cylinders, and what should I use
> when putting the bolts back?  Steel bolt into aluminum threads...
> sounds like a place for antiseize lube.
>
> What say you all?
>
> This is gonna be a great thread.
>
> With kindest regards,
> Andy Anderson... I'll be in the garage.
>
>
>
>
> The road to a friend's house is never long.
>
>
>
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