[T2] Rust, dirt, exhaust, and everything after

[David Kelly]

Some people place magical powers on stainless steel. It is softer than carbon steel and definitely has a reputation for galling. It will oxidize over time as well despite popular belief. It just doesn't  "rust. " It is still a good choice for the bolts here and I agree with James. Never Seize would work well. It is a water base lubricant with graphite. Grease works too, but if using copper nuts, make sure you have a jam nut and some lock or wavy washers. I had a muffler almost fall off once by using single copper nuts with no lock washers, and yes I did tighten them. 

Cheers,
David

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On Jul 24, 2013, at 1:54 PM, james syms <rex2gsu at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Careful with stainless bolts. Sometimes I believe they are evil. They will gall up and you won't be able to remove them> Lube those bolts.
> 
> 
> ________________________________
> From: Joe Average <joeaverage at frontiernet.net>
> To: type2 at type2.com 
> Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2013 2:35 PM
> Subject: Re: [T2] Rust, dirt, exhaust, and everything after
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> 
> Upgrade: go for the stainless steel bolts this time. Not significantly 
> more expensive.
> 
> I used brass nuts on my exhaust systems for years too.
> 
> Chris in TN
> 
> On 07/21/2013 03:42 PM, Kevin Guarnotta wrote:
>> it is SO
>> cheap to get a couple new bolts at your local hardware store. Use the best
>> anti-seize you can on the bolts..
> 
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