anti-seize on plugs

[992dr]

I'm replacing my plugs and I have been reading NOT to put anti seize on plugs. = Reasons being it won't give you accurate tension when tightening and has a chance to back out and will also break down and over time and the same thing can happen. I'm sure there are other reasons but these two popped up.

I had put it on in the past but wanted to get everyone's opinion on this before I wrap things up. I'm on #8

Anti-Seize on plugs Yes or No?


Thanks

 

[OR VietVet]

I personally use anti-seize on plugs. Some people get ridiculous with it and is likely why it is not recommended. I personally have never had a problem with it, personally or in any shops I was in. I use a very small dab of it at the bottom thread area and let it spread as the plug is threaded in.

 

[gooffeyguy]

I always have, on all my vehicles with aluminum heads, for years

 

[992dr]

Looks like I'll be removing them and putting anti seize on them.

What's stupid is, I typically do when I change plugs, but I had to Google it, and this is what happens.
Why do I listen to a damn device?

Now the question is. Will I regret it if I put it off until this weekend?

Thanks guys should've stuck with my instinct.

Off but on topic. What are some secrets to removing #8? Tips tricks, it's been a while since doing this and I can't seem to get gorilla mits in there to remove the damn wire never mind the plug.

 

[Fless]

@Rocket Man's solution worked for me:

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[992dr]

Hey, Thats pretty clever.
Thanks for sharing Fless

 

[OR VietVet]

The anti-seize, IMO, is especially important with aluminum heads but make sure you don't gob it on the threads. Again, IMO, just a dab just up from the bottom of the threads will allow it to spread as threaded in to the hole. Also, I you have a deep enough 1/4" drive socket, very hard to come by, and have a good quality 1/4" drive ratchet or breaker bar, that will save some space but the deep regular 5/8" 3/8" drive socket is also a great idea.

 

[992dr]

I agree 100 percent, I usually put anti seize exactly who you applied it but for some odd reason the computer got in my head and then I started thinking. Bad idea.

I think I have a gear wrench 1/4 in ratchet. I'll go search my box for some 1/4" sockets.

Thanks again, much appreciated

 

[OR VietVet]

Looks like I'll be removing them and putting anti seize on them.

What's stupid is, I typically do when I change plugs, but I had to Google it, and this is what happens.
Why do I listen to a damn device?

Now the question is. Will I regret it if I put it off until this weekend?

Thanks guys should've stuck with my instinct.

Off but on topic. What are some secrets to removing #8? Tips tricks, it's been a while since doing this and I can't seem to get gorilla mits in there to remove the damn wire never mind the plug.

I agree 100 percent, I usually put anti seize exactly who you applied it but for some odd reason the computer got in my head and then I started thinking. Bad idea.

I think I have a gear wrench 1/4 in ratchet. I'll go search my box for some 1/4" sockets.

Thanks again, much appreciated

While the regular deep 3/8" drive 5/8" socket is likely the way to go, the deep enough 1/4" drive socket, if you can find one, may give a little more room but be careful, That 1/4" drive can only take so much ooommmppphhh!

 

[donjetman]

Anti-Seize on plugs Yes or No?


Thanks

Yes, Always with aluminum heads, don't over tighten the plugs either.