Anti-seize on spark plug threads
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Anti-seize on spark plug threads
I searched but didn't find any answers. None of the How Tos mention it either. Should we and or is it ok to use Anti-seize when changing the plugs? Also, is it ok to do them on a warm motor? Motor temp doesn't play a factor when tightening them does it?
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The service manual says nothing about using anti seize. Anti seize will act as a thread lubricant. Spark plug threads are easily stripped as it is. So, if using, be careful.
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I would NOT use Anti-seize on the plugs. The plugs ground to the head for the spark, we all know how good a good ground is, Anti-seize may stop you from getting the best possible spark... think about it
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the plugs lose play enough, I havent run into a problem with an evo of a plug corroding enough to the point where u have trouble getting them out.
I wouldnt recommend putting antisieze on spark plugs. As said before the AS acts as a lubricant and can cause further thread wear on a bungs threads. AS is usually used were a tool is applied to prevent it getting stuck but if its a consistently changed part especially the plugs where pressure takes place in many forms i just wouldnt
I wouldnt recommend putting antisieze on spark plugs. As said before the AS acts as a lubricant and can cause further thread wear on a bungs threads. AS is usually used were a tool is applied to prevent it getting stuck but if its a consistently changed part especially the plugs where pressure takes place in many forms i just wouldnt
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I personally don't use them.
Never had a problem.
They just get messy when they have anti-seize on them.
You'll have a greater chance of stipping the threads when installing them but not taking them out. Always start them by hand.
You could use it and have no problems though.
Never had a problem.
They just get messy when they have anti-seize on them.
You'll have a greater chance of stipping the threads when installing them but not taking them out. Always start them by hand.
You could use it and have no problems though.
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the plugs lose play enough, I havent run into a problem with an evo of a plug corroding enough to the point where u have trouble getting them out.
I wouldnt recommend putting antisieze on spark plugs. As said before the AS acts as a lubricant and can cause further thread wear on a bungs threads. AS is usually used were a tool is applied to prevent it getting stuck but if its a consistently changed part especially the plugs where pressure takes place in many forms i just wouldnt
I wouldnt recommend putting antisieze on spark plugs. As said before the AS acts as a lubricant and can cause further thread wear on a bungs threads. AS is usually used were a tool is applied to prevent it getting stuck but if its a consistently changed part especially the plugs where pressure takes place in many forms i just wouldnt
And if your plugs are loosening, it's because you don't use anti-seize and when you torque the plugs down, there's so much friction that you never actually properly seat the plugs.
So, in summary, use anti-seize on your plugs. You only need a tiny little bit, like a grain of rice sized amount.