camaro1999ss818

I put on my NGK TR55 about a month ago. I didn't put any antiseize on the threads of plugs. Should I freak out?

camaro1999ss818

anyone?

versz

I didn't either. Don't worry. Anti-Seize will only make them easier to take out.

jsteele90

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No dont freak out but just do it next time its cheap insurance

camaro1999ss818

I got really freaked out while reading threads...everyone said ITS A MUST! Thanks alot guys. I hope it doesnt get stuck in the head. If it does I guess its time for performance heads

sjsingle1

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if it makes you feel better......take them out and put it on

02 NHRA

In over 10 yrs. of changing plugs I have never once used it, in cast and aluminum heads and never had an issue.

splitfinger09

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I have used it and not used it and havent had a prob either way. I would however use it from now on.

bww3588

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Just don't take them out in the future with the engine hot. You can easily pull The threads of the plug hole.

GMtechmatt

Per gm guidelines no anti sieze light dab of clean engine oil then torque plug to spec

StuntmanMike

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I use that stuff on damn near everything but lug nuts. Things have a habbit of rusting up here in New England, so I like to know I'll be able to take it apart later on if I have to.

RezinTexas

same here in south texas. the anti-sieze definitely makes things easier to take apart and less headaches, less need for the drill...

sreve

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1+ on that
They have it now in a stick that goes out like Chap-Stick real handy
and much cleaner.

jlrz28

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http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/pdf/TB-...1antisieze.pdf

garygnu

if you use anti-seize ,just put a very small amount on the first thread of the plug.

The Mighty Texan

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I wouldn't worry about it but yeah it makes it so much easier when you get to them again..

01 CamaroSS SLP

I didn't even know that, I use a small amount just to make sure.

RevGTO

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There you have it. Great factual info - thanks. All these years on tech and I'm still learning.

RPM WS6

iTrader: (3)

Spark plugs don't need to be excessively tight, only about 11-15ft.lb. in an aluminum head. That's not even as tight as an oil drain plug. You'd have to really tighten the **** out of a plug to snap the threads off as illustrated in that NGK link. Simply using anti-seize will not cause a careful person to overtighten to that extreme degree.

It's nice that they have a special coating but I will continue to use anti-seize without worry, as I do not use a 1/2" drive, 42" long breaker bar combined with Olympic powerlifter strength to install my plugs.