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1st November 2007
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Head Bolts
I am gathering parts for re-assembly of my bike and was wondering if I should buy new head bolts? Secondly is it a good or bad idea to use anti seize compound on them?...Leaving no stone unturned, Cosmo
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1st November 2007
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Hi CosmoTG,
Reuse them and put a dollop of anti disc brake seize/copper grease on them...
Patrick
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thefrenchowl
... Reuse them and put a dollop of anti disc brake seize/copper grease on them ...
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This is because the difference between regular anti-seize and anti disc brake seize/copper grease is: ????? |
2nd November 2007
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Flat Track Racer
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I was wondering the same thing...and how much is a dollop? ...Cosmo
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2nd November 2007
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The copper based anti-seize is often used for spark plug applications and can withstand high temps. But, I just went to McMaster-Carr's website and they list all sorts of anti-seize lubricants, copper based, aluminum, stainless, nickel, lead, etc. and pretty much all of them have high temp capability. I'd imagine any anti-seize compound would work on headbolts. I usually smear enough to give a light coating to about half of the bolt threads, figuring it will work its way into all the threads as the bolt is tightened. You don't have to overdo it.
Eric
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2nd November 2007
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I use an aluminum based anti-sieze because as everyone knows aluminum transfers heat very well and I have found it doesnt dry up as quick as for example a copper based .But like Eric they all can with stand Hi temps.
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