why would you reassemble ANYTHING that gets really hot
without an anti-seize compound applied to the threads first?
I even put it on my wheel studs.
After twelve years of my X2B driving her Spitfire...
the exhaust manifold to downpipe bolts would come off as easily
as any interior trim screw would.
It's also a great way to inhibit rust on any bolt thread.
Paul Tegler
Twin 73' MGB GTs YB and OB
YB born 8/72 (Primrose Yellow) Yellow BGT
OB born 1/73 (Blaze Red) Orange BGT
email: wizardz@maxinter.net
http://www.amdyne.net/~ptegler/mgmain.htm
-----Original Message-----
From: Neil Cotty <neilc@tradesrv.com.au>
To: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, April 23, 1999 1:19 PM
Subject: Bolts vs Studs
Hi all,
A mech. friend brought up that he likes to use bolts instead of stud and nut
combinations when building/rebuilding motors. The benefits according to him
are that a) the bolts won't seize as readily as studs b) much easier to
remove from the block over time c) makes it much easier to remove the head,
esp. if corrosion is present - studs rusting to the head etc. Cons are
harder to initally locate the head without the use of a couple of guide
dowels etc - hardly seems a problem to me.
Has anyone tried this on a B motor? Hmmm... Comments?
Ciao,
Neil.
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