optimoly anti seize. Where do I purchase?

[edgarcia737]

I am assembling a 3.0L (930/02 type) motor. I have the camshafts that use a hex bolt and washer to secure the drive gear to the camshaft. I'm told to use Optimoly anti-seize on the bolt threads and also on the cylinder head nuts. Where do I buy the stuff? Is there and alternative product available?

thank you,
Ed

[304065]

Ed,

First of all WELCOME to the forum. You will find a lot of good information and helpful people here, including some professional engine builders.

Optimoly HT is made by Castrol and is distributed in Europe mostly. I haven't been able to find it in the USA. I think there is a Porsche part number but it's like $40 for a six gram tube.

Fortunately, the datasheets for Optimoly HT are available, and we can see that it's basically a copper-based high temperature ("HT") antiseize paste. As such, similar products by Permatex or Lubro Moly are good substitutes.

Here is the datasheet:

http://safetydatasheets.bp.com/ussds/amersdsf.nsf/0/30d6d20a9858fe3d8025707600504b25/$FILE/00019433000220003.pdf

In assembling my own engine I used Lubro Moly LM508, available from our host here for about eight bucks a tube. Works well on wheel hubs and exhaust system bits also.

Pelican Parts - Product Information: 2012-M19

Good luck!

[JFairman]

Copaslip is very good too.

Google it and there are more places to buy it

Copaslip

http://www.efodiastiki.com/files/METAL%20MAINTENANCE%20&%20REPAIR/COPPER%20ANTI%20SEIZE.pdf

Pegasus - Copaslip Antiseize Assembly Compound

[edgarcia737]

Thanks guys. I appreciate the info