Technical Quick question about thread sealer

Hey, guys... it's raining and I'm a few miles from the store... so what do ya'll think of using VersaChem Anti-Seize Thread Lubricant on water pump bolts for a thread sealer?.. that gold/copper looking stuff....

Thanks in advance

 

I've always used good old RTV silicone, any flavor. Anti seize isn't meant to seal anything.

 

This may be a dumb question but what does the rain have to do with your waterpump? I always use Teflon tape. It hasn't failed my yet.

 

'Cause I don't want to get all wet hahaha

 

I use the Teflon in a tube. Trying to use the tape if my fingers get wet or greasy drives me nuts.

 

anti seize doesn't make a good thread sealer as its liquid and takes a long time for the carrier to harden if it ever does. use a teflon sealer thats made for liquids . I prefer the teflon paste as it has less chance of coming undone if wrapped wrong ( there) is a way to wrap it , or cracking thin castings , or plugging up stuff ( I am careful with the paste )

 

I use an ARP product that works very well, forget the name off hand but it should be easy to find.

 

I never tried it, but was told to put the bolt in a plastic bag and thread it in with the plastic around it. It will not leak and has some locking action as well.. Always kept it in mind for an emergency.

 

Thanks everybody!

 

Wait for the rain to stop..........

 

This stuff has given me good service with water pump bolts and coolant temp sensors.

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Loctite makes several thread sealing products. Two that I have used in the past with excellent results are #569 Thread Sealant and for Pneumatic/Hydraulic Sealing, #545. Thread anti seize is not a sealant.

 

Okay, guys, it stopped raining so I'm headed to the store.

 

I also vote for Loctite lock & Seal. Works for me. It has always been my understanding that teflon tape is for tapered pipe threads. Does make a great anti seize.