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Old 07-12-2003, 09:28 PM
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What to use on bolts?

I am in the middle of doing the LT4 Hotcam kit, vented opti swap, heads ported by Lloyd, CSI pump and Cloyes double roller. I know it's a general rule to use only antiseize on bolts going into aluminum but is that true w/ ALL bolts going into aluminum? In other words, what if anything should I use Loctite on during assembly?
I know this may be a stupid question to some but I just want to make sure I am doing it right the FIRST time.
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Old 07-12-2003, 09:56 PM
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just use loctite on the cam bolts. thread sealant on the head bolts, intake manifold bolts. antiseize on any exhaust bolts.

btw, do you need head bolts? i have a set of ARP here.
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Old 07-12-2003, 10:08 PM
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Thread sealant on water pump bolts, too.
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Old 07-12-2003, 10:18 PM
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I'm glad I asked! Any specific thread sealant best to use?
I am just planning on reusing my factory bolts, unless there is a reason not to?
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doh, forgot about the waterpump bolts. might want some loctite on the cam retainer plate as well.

also on the rocker arm studs

just pick up some arp thread sealant

personally i wouldn't reuse old stock stuff in something so important.
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