Wheel lug bolt grease

[swynn97]

I recently installed spacers, and when installing the new longer lug bolts, put a small amount of grease on the areas of the bolts where the user manual specified Optimoly TA. I just used regular high temp grease.

I've subsequently read that you should not use grease because it can lead to over torqued bolts. So, what should I do?

thanks,

Simon

[Loren]

Porsche recommends a small amount of anti-seize on the bolt threads only.

A small amount should not have a bad effect on torque settings - plus or minus 10 ft/lbs. is okay.

[swynn97]

Thanks Loren. What would a good brand of anti-seize be from perhaps pep boys? I used some Molybdenum Disulfid grease - I assume that's not quite the right thing?

Simon

[Loren]

I think what have is Permatex Anti-Seize

[Jon996]

My Porsche dealer could actually order Optimoly TA as mentioned in the manual. Given the price, I thought I would need a prescription! ;)

[Loren]

Yes, the service manual actually says:

"Thinly grease thread, shank and under head (between screw head bearing surface and spherical cap ring) of the wheel bolts with Optimoly TA (aluminium paste). Do not grease bearing surface of the spherical cap facing the wheel. If heavily contaminated, clean bolts first with a lint-free cloth."

Optimoly TA -- US MSRP $27.11 for 100 grams!

[swynn97]

I'm using Permatex, 2.99 a tube!

Simon

[Tool Pants]

Anti-seize is a thin bodied grease. Then you get to mix in your flavor. Lead in the olden days. Copper. Nickel. Graphite. Bannana peels. Whatever.