Exhaust Studs-Block Use Loctite/Antiseize ?

[Number1_dog]

I have all my exhaust studs out.
Should I use any thing on the threads on the studs going into the block.
I will be using anti-seize on the threads that stick out of the block.

[Flat6pac]

going into the block..youre changing the dilivars out
The studs will seat to the bottom, I usually clean the hole and put them in dry and tight. I could see using blue loctite, not red.
I like to grease the threads before I install the heads so I can get a good torque moment.

Bruce

[dalematt]

Originally Posted by Number1_dog

I have all my exhaust studs out.
Should I use any thing on the threads on the studs going into the block.
I will be using anti-seize on the threads that stick out of the block.

Hmmm, I don't think your exhaust studs stick out of the block, most stick out of the heads. Get some of the good high temp 1800-2000 degree copper anti-seize compound. Should be available at most of your FLAPS.
dm

[Number1_dog]

Yes, you are right it is the heads, but since everything is all together as a Long Block I faux paux'ed

[dalematt]

Originally Posted by Number1_dog

Yes, you are right it is the heads, but since everything is all together as a Long Block I faux paux'ed

I brain fart often.... Wasn't picking at you, just said it to clarify since I understood you and the first reply mentioned dilavars...
I'm probably two months from the long block stage, still waiting on and ordering parts.
Enjoy!
dm

[mca]

For the exhaust studs ... just use anti-seize on the exhaust nuts (or thread of the stud).

I was told NOT to use anti-seize on the threads going into the heads b/c you don't want the studs to come out while trying to remove the exhaust nuts in the future. When I tore my engine down half of the studs came out with the nuts.

I also used loctite on the thread going into the heads. Not sure if this is needed though.