Anti seize on GM IAT with aluminum bung?

[GSLENK]

I removed my GM IAT from my TB elbow, and it was snug. When it finally came out, there were chunks of aluminum apparently seized the brass IAT sensor threads. I tried to wire wheel it off, no luck. Also, the bung is trashed.

I set it up new out of the box with the red locking sealant that comes with it already applied.


I ordered a new TB elbow, and GM IAT sensor with aluminum bung and I will try again...

Should I strip the lock-tite compound off first and apply anti seize to avoid this in the future? Would it not seal correctly (boost leak)? Would it back out over time?

Could I use teflon tape or paste to avoid this galling/seizing?

Anyone else have this problem?

 

[agentorange313]

never had this problem, but I do use this thread sealant for metal on metal:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/LCT-37615/
I have used this for all my NPT fitting on my DSM, fuel and oil, and on my jeep auto trans system.

Teflon tape will work, but I dont like the idea of using teflon tape on anything automotive.

 

[ed1380]

I would strip the locktight and use Teflon tape or putty. Ive even used rtv instead of putty.