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embee · 30-01-13, 01:30 PM

It's worth getting hold of some aluminium/graphite based anti-seize grease rather than copper. Copper is ideally suited to steel/iron. I know it's being a bit fussy, but alum paste is available so why not? It's ideal for any fastener into aluminium, including spark plugs, brake caliper bolts etc.

Copper is still better than nothing.

I use Loctite 8060 sticks (like glue sticks, very convenient) but it would seem it may have been discontinued, unless anyone knows where to get it still. There are alternative alum/graphite greases on the fleabay.

30-01-13, 01:30 PM	#14
embee Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,802	Re: What grease to use on bolts? It's worth getting hold of some aluminium/graphite based anti-seize grease rather than copper. Copper is ideally suited to steel/iron. I know it's being a bit fussy, but alum paste is available so why not? It's ideal for any fastener into aluminium, including spark plugs, brake caliper bolts etc. Copper is still better than nothing. I use Loctite 8060 sticks (like glue sticks, very convenient) but it would seem it may have been discontinued, unless anyone knows where to get it still. There are alternative alum/graphite greases on the fleabay. __________________ "Artificial Intelligence is no match for natural stupidity"