Since I've never seen a water pump fall off of an A-series
engine I vote for the anti-sieze. The whole problem with
the bolts is corrosion, in fact think of the thermostat
studs, and ask yourself if you would want them loctited
into the head.
I would go with the anti-sieze and put them on the list
of bolts to check regularly.
Cheers
Kelley Mascher (206) 528-2713
Children's Hospital & Med. Center mascher@u.washington.edu
Audiology Research Seattle, Washington USA
On 29 Apr 1998, Matt Liggett wrote:
> Date: 29 Apr 1998 03:14:42 -0000
> From: Matt Liggett <mliggett-receive-shop-talk@elise.kiva.net>
> To: shop-talk@autox.team.net
> Subject: Loc-Tite vs. Anti-Sieze
>
>
> Everyone,
>
> I'm currently drilling out 2 waterpump bolts which are really badly
> siezed in my A-series block. When I'm done, I plan to install studs and
> nuts instead of bolts. Carroll Smith reccomends the use of Loc-Tite on
> studs that are installed in a casting. Makes sense to me, but I also
> want to Anti-Sieze these buggers so they don't do this to me again! What
> to do? Should I just throw the Loc-Tite out for these paticular items?
> Will Loc-Tite prevent corrosion?
>
> I know this isn't exactly shop-talk, but it seems like a general question
> and I'm not aware of any "engine assembly" lists.
>
> Oh, Chris Kantarjiev, if you are out there, thank you for
>
> http://www.dimebank.com/tech/BrokenBolt.html
>
> it's been handy so far!
>
> Please let me know if there's a more appropriate list.
> --
> <mml@pobox.com> Matt Liggett
> '60 Mini, '70 Midget, '89 SAAB 900t SPG
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