Is it ok to use galvanized/ zinc bolts in exhaust manifold?
A aarons 470 Petty Officer 1st Class Joined Aug 29, 2012 Messages 351 Sep 4, 2018 #1 Is it ok to use galvanized/ zinc bolts in exhaust manifold?
Bt Doctur Supreme Mariner Joined Aug 29, 2004 Messages 19,361 Sep 4, 2018 #2 NO, plain steel bolts work just fine
A aarons 470 Petty Officer 1st Class Joined Aug 29, 2012 Messages 351 Sep 4, 2018 #3 Ok thanks. Why not will they gum up over time? Thanks
Bt Doctur Supreme Mariner Joined Aug 29, 2004 Messages 19,361 Sep 4, 2018 #4 zinc bolts are a lot harder to burn out to remove a manifold not to mention dis-similiar metals
Bondo Moderator Staff member Joined Apr 17, 2002 Messages 71,133 Sep 4, 2018 #5 Ayuh,.... Galvanized bolts are slightly larger diameter, 'n have their own thread sizes, so they won't wanta screw into the heads, anyways,...... Just use plain steel bolts,....
Ayuh,.... Galvanized bolts are slightly larger diameter, 'n have their own thread sizes, so they won't wanta screw into the heads, anyways,...... Just use plain steel bolts,....
A aarons 470 Petty Officer 1st Class Joined Aug 29, 2012 Messages 351 Sep 4, 2018 #6 Thanks guys appreciate it.
A aarons 470 Petty Officer 1st Class Joined Aug 29, 2012 Messages 351 Sep 5, 2018 #7 I’m not finding the bolt length I need. These are long at 6”, no 5-1/2”s available. so I’m using spacers about 3/8th” you guys see any problems with using spacers?
I’m not finding the bolt length I need. These are long at 6”, no 5-1/2”s available. so I’m using spacers about 3/8th” you guys see any problems with using spacers?
