In a message dated 20/02/2004 2:47:27 PM Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

Just  make sure you put some antisieze compound on the threads before you
torque  them down so they will come out easier the next  time.

Not just on the threads.  Those  waterpump bolts are what 3" or 4" long,
anyways long enough that they will  seize up inside the space they travel to get
to the threads.  Smear anti  seize the entire length of the bolt.
Cheers,

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