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Old Jan 21, 2002 | 06:05 PM
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header bolts.

ok since where on the header subject.. I finally installed my engine today.. I will soon be ready to put my new headers on as well.. now the edelbrock's I bought came with bolts gaskets and all.. but I already bought arp stainless header bolts.. should I lock tite them in since the heads are aluminum?
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Old Jan 21, 2002 | 06:16 PM
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Don't locktite them, use anti-seize.
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Old Jan 21, 2002 | 08:32 PM
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ok ... I thought being they where stainless bolts going into aluminum that they wouldn't rust in and would come loose all the time..
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Old Jan 21, 2002 | 08:33 PM
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Use anti seize.
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