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11-01-2015, 09:03 AM
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Anti-Seize for exhaust ball joints
I read that ball joints on the exhaust must be lubricated with anti-seize to prevent galling. Can anti-seize compound be wicked into the joint without disassembly? There is space at the open fair on the tubing to allow anti-seize to be squeegee'd in by finger. I suspect heat and vibration would spread the anti-seize between the mating surfaces. Thanks in advance...
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11-01-2015, 09:17 AM
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Mouse Milk works well.
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11-01-2015, 09:17 AM
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Exhaust manufacturers recommend using a product called Mouse Milk on these joints.
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11-01-2015, 09:21 AM
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11-01-2015, 01:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Piper J3
I read that ball joints on the exhaust must be lubricated with anti-seize to prevent galling. Can anti-seize compound be wicked into the joint without disassembly? There is space at the open fair on the tubing to allow anti-seize to be squeegee'd in by finger. I suspect heat and vibration would spread the anti-seize between the mating surfaces. Thanks in advance...
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Doesn't take very long to pull the springs and do a thorough job.
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11-01-2015, 02:21 PM
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This is a fairly easy job that can be done with anti seize and every other annual. We usually apply it to both surfaces. It is easier to loosen slightly the exhaust pipe nuts to allow the pipes to find their seating within the joint.
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11-01-2015, 03:09 PM
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Mouse Milk - never heard of it. Thanks for the tip...
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11-01-2015, 03:41 PM
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Mouse milk. Just used it on my exhaust joints ,it's incredible how fast it works.
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11-01-2015, 03:55 PM
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Apparently it's good for high heat applications. I'm trying to find label information...
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11-01-2015, 04:14 PM
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I believe anti seize is required where the header pipe meets the cylinder head as well.
Do we use the same anti-seize compound at both ends?.
Tom O.
Last edited by Harvey rv12 : 11-01-2015 at 04:15 PM.
Reason: Typo
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