Hey, I posted this in exhaust and got no response, so I thought I'd try here if thats ok. I am changing the exhaust on my 2010 Street Glide. I was wondering if you guys are using high temp thread locker or anti seize, or nothing at all on your exhaust to head nuts? Thanks

 

Nothing just torque to spec

 

I use anti seize-
one of my Evos way back broke a header bolt. Simple fix but time consuming and a pain to pull the head and take it to machine shop.
I assume it had been put on dry by the previous owner.

Mike

 

Those don't get tightened as much as people think.

 

Put 120 in lbs on them (factory spec) and they should not come loose.

 

i use anti seize, and don't overtighten them.

 

Anti-seize here.

 

IMO most torque specs are for lubricated threads. Anti-seize is a lubricant as well.

 

I never post in those specialized threads. No one ever goes there.
If you want answers, the Touring section has the most viewers.
BTW, if you ever want to get those nuts loose, use anti-sieze.
I use high temp on everything.

 

Most fastener mfrs offer guideline torque tables for both dry and lubricated threads. However, a specific vehicle maintenance manual will specify lubricated in a particular procedure if that is the requirement, otherwise assume dry. The exhaust stud nuts are locking cinch nuts; why would you want to lubricate a locknut application?