I found this handy tip on Boxerworks, when exhaust nut thread galling was being discussed.
After seeing Teo's enthusiastic response, I thought it deserved passing along.
Click here for the entire thread. http://www.boxerworks.com/phorum/read.php?f=1&i=203149&t=203149
[size=9]Author: Gunther (---.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com)
Date: 08-07-07 07:47
This might seem hokey but its worked for me. I make up a slurry of heavy wt oil and fine valve grinding compound. I brush it on the nut and the head, then run the nut on and off for a while, until all the threads are dull looking and smooth. Clean it really well, so you don't have the grit locking everything together, and put on the anti-seize and away you go. I have never had a problem with those nuts since I had to cut one off 20yrs ago.
Cheers, Gunther
Author: teo (---.dsl.stlsmo.swbell.net)
Date: 08-12-07 16:48
Wow!!!!!!!!!! After reading your post I pulled off the exhaust nuts on my R65 and "valve lapping compounded" them. What a difference! I less than 10 minutes there was no sticking, the nuts spun smoothly all the way to compression of the exhaust pipe ring, and with permatex never-sieze they smoothly torqued up. I think I need a cigarette!!!!!!!!!!!!
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