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westslope replied to the thread Exhaust studs, bolts, nuts: locktite or anti-seize?.Looks like the brake and muffler shop that the Nissan dealership contracted the catalytic converter/exhaust system work to used Red... -
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Make sure you wash out your radiator. The coils fill with mud and air can't get through
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westslope reacted to TerryD's post in the thread Exhaust studs, bolts, nuts: locktite or anti-seize? with
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The top thread is crushed and causes it to lock vs a ny-lock nut with the plastic crimped in the top of the nut that the exhaust heat... -
westslope replied to the thread Exhaust studs, bolts, nuts: locktite or anti-seize?.By metal locks, exactly what do you mean?
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westslope replied to the thread Exhaust studs, bolts, nuts: locktite or anti-seize?.Any thoughts on using washers and/or lock washers on exhaust connections? I would think that lock washers would not work in the high...
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westslope reacted to meisanerd's post in the thread Exhaust studs, bolts, nuts: locktite or anti-seize? with Like.
Id be guessing a Harley vibrates a whole lot more than an Xterra anyway due to differences in vehicle size, there is a whole lot more...
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westslope reacted to TerryD's post in the thread Exhaust studs, bolts, nuts: locktite or anti-seize? with Like.
The heat defeats the blue loctite. I use antiseize.
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westslope posted the thread Exhaust studs, bolts, nuts: locktite or anti-seize? in General Technical Discussion.A neighbour rides a Harley and says he puts blue locktite on all his bolts due to the vibration. He recommended I do the same for the...
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Those look like standard bolts.
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westslope reacted to IM1RU's post in the thread Rear differential plugs and RTV gasket maker with Like.
Fair.... I will add that the FSM says to replace lots of things that no one ever does... especially mechanics that don't work for...
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Happy Canada day to the Canadians in here.
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westslope replied to the thread Rear differential plugs and RTV gasket maker.I had a bit of leakage through the PS rear axle seal that messed up the rear brakes a little. About 4 years ago, I did the rear axle...
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westslope replied to the thread Rear differential plugs and RTV gasket maker.Agreed. As I was re-using the old plugs, and the new ones come with thread coatings, so I wanted to make extra sure. That said, I have...
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westslope replied to the thread The Grackle.Had the windshield replaced about a month and half ago with an aftermarket one. I don't bother insuring for them. Cracked this past...
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Holy shiat! That's super broke. I had to replace the OE windshield a few years back. Insurance would only spring for aftermarket...
