Timing belt question

[TW]

I have almost completed my project with the timing belt installation and all timing marks are lined up.  I noticed in my shop manual that it looks like I am only supposed to put sealant on one bolt on the cover.  Is this correct,  or do I need sealant on all the bolts on the cover as I finish up?  Thanks in advance for any input.  Elliott

[Ricky-D]

Nope, not on the others!

Use an anti-seize on those.

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[TW]

Thanks for replying.  I don't know what an anti-seize is but I will find out.  I am like a calf at a new gate........not sure whether to go ahead or turn and run like heck.  So far everything has worked out well.  Cool website.  Thanks again.

[old2soon]

Your favorite parts house will direct you to the antiseize. Like Oreillys Napa Just your neighbor hood parts house. Just a small tube will do you. RIDE SAFE.

[gordonv]

I think anti seize is a grease with powdered metal fillings in it. Cleans the threads and prevents rusting/seizing.

As for the bolt, that one goes into the water jacket, and if you don't seal it, then it could leak collant.

[Brian]

I have used the blue Hylomar HPF made by permatex on all the bolts of the belt cover. It is a flange and gasket sealant that does not harden. So far so good in going back to remove the bolts to replace an idler pulley. I had this stuff in my tool box from working on the truck. I figured it would like locktite to keep the bolts from vibrating loose.

[Old Geezer Richard]

 Hey ebbiker , just go over to your auto parts store and look for the display that has all the different types of sealant and look for Anti-Seize compound in a tube , its a grayish color and you just dab alittle on the threads with your fore finger on the threads , don't gob it on there you don't need alot to work .... Thanks the Geezer

[TW]

Thanks for the repies and support.  The timing belt project  is almost complete.  I decided to replace the radiator hose while I was at it and it has been ordered and will be done  next week.  Then I willl see if the bike will start.  I am pretty confident that all is well.  Thanks again.  Great board.  My next project is probably going to be replacing the seals in the fork .   I haven't done any mechanic work in years but I am kinda enjoying it.        See ya,     Elliott