In the book How to modify your nissan/datsun engine, it says to apply anti-seize to front cover gaskets and to front cover portion of the head gasket. It also says to coat block side of the oil pan gasket with anti-seize. The other side with weather adhesive. What is the anti-seize compound? Is it the same you put on threads? I was going to use permatex for water pump, thermostat. Hylomar, etc. for flat surfaces. Thank you.

I used the thread type anti seize on my intake and exhaust gaskets against the head. I wish I had used it on the front cover portion of my head gasket to let the front cover slide in better.