# Any ideas on preventative measures to prepping exhaust bolts for later removal? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [August 14, 2008, 2:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-ideas-on-preventative-measures-to-prepping-exhaust-bolts-for-later-removal/53249 "2008-08-14T14:07:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Schema](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/779978/32.png) [@Schema](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Schema)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2008, 2:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-ideas-on-preventative-measures-to-prepping-exhaust-bolts-for-later-removal/53249/1 "2008-08-14T14:07:58Z")
After tackling and snapping the EGR pipe on the 240 (which I just welded off anyway, F.U. EGR) and wrenching on the manifold bolts etc, I want to make sure im not going to get white knuckels next time I work on the car. Will dipping the bolts in motor oil do anything? Any other ideas on how to keep these things from freezing up from the heat cycles? I hate snapping bolts, especially when I leave two of them in the heads :banghead: ---
**Author:** ![ILCisDEAD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/a87d85/32.png) [@ILCisDEAD](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ILCisDEAD)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2008, 2:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-ideas-on-preventative-measures-to-prepping-exhaust-bolts-for-later-removal/53249/2 "2008-08-14T14:10:00Z")
what about never cease. IDK how well it handles exhaust temps, works fine with brake parts ---
**Author:** ![Pauly](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pauly/32/7493_2.png) [@Pauly](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pauly)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2008, 2:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-ideas-on-preventative-measures-to-prepping-exhaust-bolts-for-later-removal/53249/3 "2008-08-14T14:33:34Z")
copper anti-seize works somewhat. Most things will burn off ---
**Author:** ![SoloIIscoob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/35a633/32.png) [@SoloIIscoob](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoloIIscoob)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2008, 4:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-ideas-on-preventative-measures-to-prepping-exhaust-bolts-for-later-removal/53249/4 "2008-08-14T16:33:33Z")
get nickel never seize. shit works wonders in hot situations [http://www.tfiinc.com/fastorq/lubricants.htm](http://www.tfiinc.com/fastorq/lubricants.htm) ---
**Author:** ![Boomin99GT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boomin99gt/32/7306_2.png) [@Boomin99GT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boomin99GT)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2008, 5:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-ideas-on-preventative-measures-to-prepping-exhaust-bolts-for-later-removal/53249/5 "2008-08-14T17:39:37Z")
Is the car going to see salt? If it’s not I wouldn’t worry too much. Otherwise try using some form of high temp anti seize. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2008, 5:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-ideas-on-preventative-measures-to-prepping-exhaust-bolts-for-later-removal/53249/6 "2008-08-14T17:48:09Z")
Move south. Honestly, anti-seize if you’re feeling hopeful, but with the tons of salt they dump around here the shit is going to rust up again no matter what. ---
**Author:** ![skatanic28](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8e7dd6/32.png) [@skatanic28](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/skatanic28)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2008, 7:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-ideas-on-preventative-measures-to-prepping-exhaust-bolts-for-later-removal/53249/7 "2008-08-14T19:07:36Z")
anti-seize has always worked for me, even on exhaust hardware ---
**Author:** ![sureshot](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sureshot/32/7578_2.png) [@sureshot](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sureshot)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2008, 7:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-ideas-on-preventative-measures-to-prepping-exhaust-bolts-for-later-removal/53249/8 "2008-08-14T19:08:37Z")
Thin layer of astroglide ---
**Author:** ![Maksim2000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/dec6dc/32.png) [@Maksim2000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Maksim2000)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2008, 7:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-ideas-on-preventative-measures-to-prepping-exhaust-bolts-for-later-removal/53249/9 "2008-08-15T07:34:46Z")
Copper nuts + MAPP torch ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2008, 7:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-ideas-on-preventative-measures-to-prepping-exhaust-bolts-for-later-removal/53249/10 "2008-08-15T07:38:42Z")
you mean BRASS nuts. ---
**Author:** ![justa4door](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justa4door/32/7259_2.png) [@justa4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/justa4door)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2008, 7:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-ideas-on-preventative-measures-to-prepping-exhaust-bolts-for-later-removal/53249/11 "2008-08-15T07:44:13Z")
kickel-cadd bolts … i dont know the real name but the one thats on most hondas ---
**Author:** ![Jagermeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@Jagermeister](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jagermeister)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2008, 7:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-ideas-on-preventative-measures-to-prepping-exhaust-bolts-for-later-removal/53249/12 "2008-08-15T07:45:37Z")
> [@newman](#): > > you mean BRASS nuts. I use copper. ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2008, 7:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-ideas-on-preventative-measures-to-prepping-exhaust-bolts-for-later-removal/53249/13 "2008-08-15T07:49:00Z")
> [@Jagermeister](#): > > I use copper. McMaster-Carr, the source for nearly EVERYTHING, does not sell copper nuts. I’m sure they exist, but i really think you mean brass… ---
**Author:** ![Schema](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/779978/32.png) [@Schema](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Schema)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2008, 9:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-ideas-on-preventative-measures-to-prepping-exhaust-bolts-for-later-removal/53249/14 "2008-08-15T09:34:56Z")
Interested in the brass nuts, I’ll look in to them (I would think copper is still susceptible to corrosion/deposits, brass just tarnishes) Probably use the zinc anti-seize on the manifold bolts after I tap the two out that broke. Read up on nickel coatings and it seems to provide better protection than anything galvanized Spanks! Edit: Other way around on the nickel vs Zinc ---
**Author:** ![Maksim2000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/dec6dc/32.png) [@Maksim2000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Maksim2000)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2008, 10:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-ideas-on-preventative-measures-to-prepping-exhaust-bolts-for-later-removal/53249/15 "2008-08-15T10:09:18Z")
> [@newman](#): > > McMaster-Carr, the source for nearly EVERYTHING, does not sell copper nuts. I’m sure they exist, but i really think you mean brass… You people take everything so literally, they a steel nuts coated with copper. Most German cars use them on exhaust manifolds etc. ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2008, 10:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-ideas-on-preventative-measures-to-prepping-exhaust-bolts-for-later-removal/53249/16 "2008-08-15T10:30:17Z")
> [@Maksim2000](#): > > You people take everything so literally, they a steel nuts coated with copper. Most German cars use them on exhaust manifolds etc. That would be a copper plated or copper-clad nut. It’s not a matter of us taking it too literally, it’s just more about you being wrong. LOL. ---
**Author:** ![Maksim2000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/dec6dc/32.png) [@Maksim2000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Maksim2000)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2008, 6:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-ideas-on-preventative-measures-to-prepping-exhaust-bolts-for-later-removal/53249/17 "2008-08-18T06:58:18Z")
> [@newman](#): > > That would be a copper plated or copper-clad nut. > > It’s not a matter of us taking it too literally, it’s just more about you being wrong. > > LOL. I’m not sure how I am “wrong” here? I pointed out a possible solution. Most places and mechanics do colloquially refer to them as “copper” because of the color. ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2008, 7:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-ideas-on-preventative-measures-to-prepping-exhaust-bolts-for-later-removal/53249/18 "2008-08-18T07:02:46Z")
i was just messing w/ you. 🙂 calling them copper nuts is like calling a rebadged g35 a skyline or something… ---
**Author:** ![Maksim2000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/dec6dc/32.png) [@Maksim2000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Maksim2000)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2008, 7:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-ideas-on-preventative-measures-to-prepping-exhaust-bolts-for-later-removal/53249/19 "2008-08-20T07:40:12Z")
> [@newman](#): > > i was just messing w/ you. 🙂 > > calling them copper nuts is like calling a rebadged g35 a skyline or something… Sorry, my sarcasm detector is broken - been hanging out on Honda boards too much.