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Quick front end assembly question...

Old May 5, 2005 | 09:41 AM
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Default Quick front end assembly question...

When I start bolting everything together, should I be using any kind of loctite or anti-seize on the bolts? I remember seeing torque specs in my service manual, but don't know if these are dry or lubed torque specs.
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Old May 5, 2005 | 10:47 AM
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Antiseize would be a good idea if you plan to keep the car for a long time.

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Originally Posted by BigBlockk
Antiseize would be a good idea if you plan to keep the car for a long time.

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At least smear all the bare metal parts with grease - before and after assembly. It will help keep the rust off and make for easy removal someday.
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Originally Posted by BigBlockk
Antiseize would be a good idea if you plan to keep the car for a long time.

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Yea it won't hurt. My car never gets wet any more, so when I did mine, I just cleaned up all the threads before reassembly.
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