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DISCUSSION => General Topics => Topic started by: gravyface on August 30, 2010, 12:53:29 PM

Title: Noob Alert: Threadlocker the same as anti-seize?
Post by: gravyface on August 30, 2010, 12:53:29 PM

Up here in Canuckistan, I can't find Loctite brand anti-seize at Canadian Tire, Part Source, NAPA, and a few small indy shops.  I can, however, find Permatex threadlocker ("medium" strength) in blue, red, etc.  

Is it the same thing?  Will use for spark plugs.

Title: Noob Alert: Threadlocker the same as anti-seize?
Post by: Wizard on August 30, 2010, 03:30:33 PM

Anti-seize and threadlocker are exact OPPISITES...

Title: Noob Alert: Threadlocker the same as anti-seize?
Post by: gravyface on August 30, 2010, 04:38:42 PM

Ok, so the Loctite Blue line isn't anti-seize then, but threadlocker, and that's a no-no on the ol' sparkplugs then...

The Permatex line looks exactly like the Loctite line... what would be the Loctite anti-seize I should use on my spark plugs?

Title: Noob Alert: Threadlocker the same as anti-seize?
Post by: gravyface on August 30, 2010, 04:43:34 PM

Screw it.  I bought the f'n torque wrench, might as well use it:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1209753

Title: Noob Alert: Threadlocker the same as anti-seize?
Post by: Choking Hazard on September 16, 2010, 11:27:43 PM

Always use a torque wrench on these engines- most are pretty low and you can strip stuff like the valve cover bolts or intake manifold pretty easily...