Yeah this would confirm why we haven't had as much of an issue. We use mixed
grades one for the studs one for the nuts, which also means different
hardnesses.. which means they won't gall as much if at all. The install
speed is not as applicable as most of us will be putting them on by hand
with hand tools.

http://www.estainlesssteel.com/gallingofstainless.html

Also here is some nickel based anti-seize like dennis suggested...

http://www.bostik-us.com/products/index.asp?fa=categories&divisionId=6&categ
oryId=30

the name is a coincidence ha

Jim
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Bostig Engineering
Engine Systems Voodoo
http://www.bostig.com/
617.272.3800

-----Original Message-----
From: John Reddick [mailto:SVYOLO@YAHOO.COM]
Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2007 7:47 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Source for Stainless Exhaust Hardware?

SS nuts and bolts on exhaust will still have to be cut off after a short
time due to galling. We did it once after 500 miles.  Every single nut and
bolt was galled and seized.  Every one.

John
Vanaru.com