I have a 1985 300D KaliKar (prayers welcome)...

I have purchased a trap oxidizer bypass pipe; getting ready to install it. My question is a bit different than the other posts I have seen...

1. Should I use anti-sieze compound or any other thread treatment on the bolts? They were )(&^*#(*&^@#) to remove. Broke one head off.
2. There were metal gaskets included in the kit. Should I put anything (sealants, etc) on these gaskets or just bolt it up?

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Mike Frederick
1986 300SDL, 240K+ miles
1985 300D KaliKar, 270K+ miles

Sure, it won`t hurt anything, makes it easier to bolt it back together.

I have used it on the exhaust turbo flange bolts, manifold etc... and Iam sure it helped me getting things off the next time. great stuff.


Even use it to keep my grey hair in place .


Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

OK; what about the gaskets?

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Mike Frederick
1986 300SDL, 240K+ miles
1985 300D KaliKar, 270K+ miles

The gaskets go on dry.

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"Buster" in the '95

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