Identify the gook - Lateral-g Forums

67ragtp · #1 04-10-2009, 07:38 AM

Im curious what GM is using on these header bolts removed from a crate ls7, its yellowish towards the top and cured white. If anyone knows the product name give a shout- Thanks Rich

DRJDVM's '69 · #2 04-10-2009, 08:38 AM

Its probably just some antiseize compound....alot of antiseize is silver, but with the heat, I wouldnt be supprised if it discolored to look like that

deuce_454 · #3 04-10-2009, 09:02 AM

isnt it the same thread locker thats on the dampener bolt.... its allready on the bolt in dried form when you unpack it from the GM wrapper...

as for antiseize.. be suer its compatible with alloy heads fi you decide to put it on.. i like the graphite/moly stuff from mercedes myself....

67ragtp · #4 04-10-2009, 09:13 AM

I dont think its antiseze since it seems to have dried hard and flaky like a thread locker, but not sure. Its amazing how many gook products gm is using from the Henkel corperation, I dont think they use lock washers anymore.

As for the damper/crank bolt I just ordered two of them since they are TTY and right out of the bag they were dry, nothing on the threads.

Rich

deuce_454 · #5 04-10-2009, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ragtp

I dont think its antiseze since it seems to have dried hard and flaky like a thread locker, but not sure. Its amazing how many gook products gm is using from the Henkel corperation, I dont think they use lock washers anymore.

As for the damper/crank bolt I just ordered two of them since they are TTY and right out of the bag they were dry, nothing on the threads.

Rich

really... i just installed a tty dampener bolt in my 02 ls1 and it had a drop of goo on the threads... dry thread locker like which is why i suggested it...

cencal69 · #6 04-10-2009, 01:24 PM

I'm glad this doesn't have to do with race. Whew!