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Subject:Re: anti-seize
From:Tom Hargrave
Date:Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:30:16 -0500

The quick answer is "NO".

And here's why:
Lug nut & log bolt torque values are based on threads lubricated with light
machine oil. And once torqued to the correct range, the friction between the
threads & between the face of the fastener and the wheel along with the
tension in the bolt shaft hold it in place.

Add anti-seize to the formula and you change the rules!

My Uncle who was a mechanic in Western NY State, used to put anti-seize on
all of his lug nuts because rust & corrosion was such an issue around
Buffalo. Then the right rear wheel came off his 63 Avanti while on the
interstate & he switched from anti-seize to a light coating of grease to
stop the corrosion.

Thanks, 
Tom Hargrave
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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of
eric luebbers
Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2009 10:50 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: anti-seize

Quik question can�I or should I use anti-seize on lug nuts? 
�
Eric