Does it even make a difference?

 

I don't think it makes a difference. There is high temp red threadlocker, but I'm not sure if you want to use that anyway.

 

The threadlocker is not a good route to go, and it wont withstand the heat anyhow. You could use a dab of anitseize, but that isn't going to prevent the bolts from loosening up if that is your intention.

 

My intention is to keep the stainless steel bolts from reacting with the aluminum in the head and seizing, ruining the bolts and threads.

 

The antiseize will take care of that then.

 

I used some anti seize.

 

don't use anything. as long as the header bolt you have is a quality bolt you will have no problems.

 

I known plus the antiseize bottle is like $3 bucks I could save

 

Just buy one of the little 1$ pouches they sell

 

naa I have a big tube of it. I was just razzing SS RRR from another thread.

 

I've seen a few people with the same, "it's only a few dollars more and it's the right thing to do..." bite them straight in the *** to the point of having to abandon their project which included selling their car. If it works for you, cool beans. I just like offering an alternative.

 

Use antiseize.

Rich

 

ssbowtie1:

ss bolts won't react with the Al. To prevent galling use some molylube. Or use the Permatex #101BR "ultra Copper" high temp silicone ... it will lube the threads and act as a mild anti-vibration thread-locker.

 

SS and aluminum are fine together IF there is no catalyst present. For example, in the marine world, 304 SS is used often with aluminum parts on outboards but get galvanic corrosion due to the presence of salt water and oxygen. Fresh water boats suffer as well but not as bad due to the lack of salt. On a header bolt, if there is that much water present, you have bigger problems to worry about

 

Interesting that of the factory manuals from 93-96, only 1995 says to use an "adhesive" on the bolts. The other years don't say anything about it. 1995 says count up 3 threads (they stay dry) from the end of the bolt and apply a 1/4" band. The type of adhesive is not stated.

I guess the controversy continues...



FWIW, antiseize should not hurt anything as long as your bolts are staying tight. That should help ease bolt breakage problems (which may be the biggest complaint).