anti-seize on plugs?

Are you guys putting anti-seize on your plug threads before reinstalling them? If not, is anyone experiencing any horror stories about removing plugs later? If so, are you using the same torque recommendations?
Thanks;
jlex.

Hello there,

Personally I've never felt any need to use antisize or anything else on the plug threads.

Don't overtighten the plugs and use the plug socket supplied in the toolkit. Most complaints I've heard about access to 911 sparkplug holes comes from people using non-toolkit plug wrenches that aren't designed for the job.

Have you had problems removing your sparkplugs, and if so, who installed them?

Good luck,

- roGER

I worked for a European ******** for a year, the guys there always used antiseize on the plugs. I think it has more to do with a cast or aluminum heads than anything. I use it on my chevy and porsche.

I use standard sparkplug torque specs.
Nick

I too use standard torque specs (which are LOW, about 18-20 lb/ft). Many nimrods, amateurs and professionals, get them TOO TIGHT.

When I didn;t have a torque wrench, I teightened them just enough to crush the little washer. You can feel it crush, and when it's done, proper torque is achieved.

I also use a little anti-seize. Trust me when I tell you that you do not want a spark plug frozen in an aluminum head.

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'83 SC

I've read in several places NOT to use antiseize on plug threads. They say it causes the plugs to back out.
Still open to suggestions of course!

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'72 911 TE

I always seem to lose my little bottle of antiseize when I need it. For the few times it was on hand for spark plug changes, I like to put a small dab on each plug. The only precaution I take is to make sure I don't get any antiseize on the first two threads of the plug (nearest the electrode). I know a proper length plug's threaded portion will not extend into the combustion chamber, but it seems a good thing to do to prevent any antiseize from finding its way into the engine and maybe causing problems.

Definitely do what you can to ensure the plugs are torqued evenly and properly. A torque wrench is nice, but paying attention to the crush washer has worked for me too (on cars).

[This message has been edited by robh (edited 08-09-2000).]

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