Author Topic: Noob Alert: Threadlocker the same as anti-seize? (Read 3087 times)

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.

Wizard · « **Reply #1 on:** August 30, 2010, 03:30:33 PM »

Anti-seize and threadlocker are exact OPPISITES...

gravyface · « **Reply #2 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?

gravyface · « **Reply #3 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

Choking Hazard · « **Reply #4 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...