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Don't use anti-seize on modern spark plugs
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<blockquote data-quote="wmadoty" data-source="post: 927603" data-attributes="member: 27157"><p>I like the article and it is very interesting. Thank you very much for posting this. While I value your opinion and respect it, I would like to disagree.</p><p></p><p>One thing I noticed from the article was that in addition to large amounts of compound causing a problem in this vehicle they found a cracked insulator. I suspect the cracked insulator was a much bigger problem than the over application of anti-seize. I agree that both can be a problem.</p><p></p><p>I have always used a little dab of anti-seize when joining dis-similar metals or joining surfaces that get real hot (exhaust bolts, oxygen sensors, etc.). This procedure has served me well and I can not see changing my practice anytime soon. I have drilled and tapped far to many untreated bolts to change my mind. On my FJR that means that almost every fastener I pull gets something put on it.</p><p></p><p>I have no doubt that plug manufactures have made improvements to the metals and metal coatings they use, but I am not convinced these improvements have gone far enough, and my experiences have shown me that they do not work well enough. I do not feel safe not treating a plug.</p><p></p><p>After Squeals problem with his 2007, <a href="https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?showtopic=142094" target="_blank">(Squeals Problem)</a> ask him if he puts the juice on his plugs in the future. How many of us have removed the lower brake caliper bolt and applied a generous amount of the magic paste to it? Moderation seems to be the key with plugs. Moderation and torque restraint, and a healthy dose of common sense.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wmadoty, post: 927603, member: 27157"] I like the article and it is very interesting. Thank you very much for posting this. While I value your opinion and respect it, I would like to disagree. One thing I noticed from the article was that in addition to large amounts of compound causing a problem in this vehicle they found a cracked insulator. I suspect the cracked insulator was a much bigger problem than the over application of anti-seize. I agree that both can be a problem. I have always used a little dab of anti-seize when joining dis-similar metals or joining surfaces that get real hot (exhaust bolts, oxygen sensors, etc.). This procedure has served me well and I can not see changing my practice anytime soon. I have drilled and tapped far to many untreated bolts to change my mind. On my FJR that means that almost every fastener I pull gets something put on it. I have no doubt that plug manufactures have made improvements to the metals and metal coatings they use, but I am not convinced these improvements have gone far enough, and my experiences have shown me that they do not work well enough. I do not feel safe not treating a plug. After Squeals problem with his 2007, [URL="https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?showtopic=142094"](Squeals Problem)[/URL] ask him if he puts the juice on his plugs in the future. How many of us have removed the lower brake caliper bolt and applied a generous amount of the magic paste to it? Moderation seems to be the key with plugs. Moderation and torque restraint, and a healthy dose of common sense. [/QUOTE]
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