aquaholic
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Complete novice when it comes to these things, can anyone tell me if they do the same sort of job or are they totally different ?
Copper Slip v Thread lock
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halcyon
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Re: Copper Slip v Thread lock
Copper Slip is a grease with copper particals in it, Tread lock is a adhesive to stop a nut coming off.
Could say they are as opposite as you can get two things.
Brian
Copper Slip is a grease with copper particals in it, Tread lock is a adhesive to stop a nut coming off.
Could say they are as opposite as you can get two things.
Brian
Bejasus
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Re: Copper Slip v Thread lock
says it all really.
says it all really.
savageseadog
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Suggest you tell us what you want to do.
VicS
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As Halcyon says one is an antiseize grease the other is a thread locking compound often based on the same "stuff" as superglue.
However the correct name of the former is Copaslip although often misspelled as copper slip or coppaslip. It is made by the makers of Molyslip. web page
However the correct name of the former is Copaslip although often misspelled as copper slip or coppaslip. It is made by the makers of Molyslip. web page
aquaholic
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I am fitiing new studs into exhaust manifold amd wondered what the stuff is to use on the threads?
oldsaltoz
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Coppaslip (or other greases containing copper) can act like a glue when used in stern tubes, so don't be tempted.
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VicS
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Copaslip, suitable for temps up to 1100C. Assuming you are looking for something that will make them easy to undo. Not sure about its suitability in aluminium though. Maybe Alumslip would be better in Al.
One of the range of Loctite thread locking fluids if you want to stop them coming undone.
One of the range of Loctite thread locking fluids if you want to stop them coming undone.
mcframe
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For spark plugs and sump plugs and axle bolts there is coppaslip.
For things you don't want to come apart like brake calipers and exhausts, there is locktite.
For everything else there is an angle-grinder or a Dremel - priceless.
For things you don't want to come apart like brake calipers and exhausts, there is locktite.
For everything else there is an angle-grinder or a Dremel - priceless.
savageseadog
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Depends on the mix of materials and if there is salt water in proximity. Not sure what you are trying to achieve but if you want to ensure they come out you need the correct anti sieze. Suggest you try This Link
VicS
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Suggest you try This Link
[/ QUOTE ] Same info as the link I have already given. Just Molysip and Copaslip products
Suggest you try This Link
[/ QUOTE ] Same info as the link I have already given. Just Molysip and Copaslip products
thalassa
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As Vic suggests, Copaslip is the correct stuff to put on bolts securing an exhaust manifold. You can easily disassemble it years later. I've also been involved in restoring MG sportscars, and the rule was "never put in a dry bolt".
It is possible to use Loctite. However, beware, use the right version, code 242. Prevents rust in the threads, and the bond can be undone. Other versions are indeed like superglue...
It is possible to use Loctite. However, beware, use the right version, code 242. Prevents rust in the threads, and the bond can be undone. Other versions are indeed like superglue...
Bilgediver
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For any work on exhaust manifolds then use copaslip or other similar.
Use it liberally on the stud threads before inserting the threads in the block and also on the nuts. If used also on the exhaust joint then you will find future maintenance a doddle.
The exhaust manifold will come off without torn knuckles or broken studs
and the joint surfaces easily cleaned for re assembly. We saved hours on marine engine maintenance do as above.
John
Use it liberally on the stud threads before inserting the threads in the block and also on the nuts. If used also on the exhaust joint then you will find future maintenance a doddle.
The exhaust manifold will come off without torn knuckles or broken studs
and the joint surfaces easily cleaned for re assembly. We saved hours on marine engine maintenance do as above.John
aquaholic
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So Copaslip it is then, many thanks to you all.
Bejasus
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one thing........make sure you do NOT put a big blob on the end of the stud thats going into the head, or fill the stud hole with oil. Just coat the threads on the stud.