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Titanium Lug Bolts: Anti-seize or not?

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by Bob in Texas, Oct 25, 2015.

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  1. Bob in Texas

    Bob in Texas F1 Rookie

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    #1 Bob in Texas, Oct 25, 2015
    Ordered some titanium lug bolts for my 430 and after reading all the f-chat treads on these, I'm still confused about the use of an anti-seize grease or not. What's the consensus?
    And if so, is it just for the threads or for the threads and the seat?
     
  2. finnerty

    finnerty F1 World Champ

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    #2 finnerty, Oct 25, 2015
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    In general, you never want to use anti-seize on a lug bolt / nut for a variety of reasons. Protection against corrosion vs. unintended slipping / loosening.

    Also, Ti-alloy (assuming these are 6Al4V ?) on steel is fairly okay corrosion wise --- not as bad as Aluminum on steel. Not enough Aluminum in the Ti-alloy to be too problematic, but the Ti itself will oxidize a bit.

    Best if it is surface nitrided <or> has another surface treatment process known informally as "ti-odized" ---- are they (these lug bolts) ?


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  3. fatbillybob

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    #3 fatbillybob, Oct 25, 2015
    lugbolts always clean and dry
     
  4. Bob in Texas

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    #4 Bob in Texas, Oct 26, 2015
    Ok thanks guys
     

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