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Spark Plugs - Anti Seize compound or dry fit?Views : 714 Replies : 7Users Viewing This Thread : |
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Dec 11th, 2019, 07:54 | #1 |
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Spark Plugs - Anti Seize compound or dry fit?
What's the recent thoughts on this? I've always dry-fitted and tightened 'by feel' but should we be adding products to the threads and torque-tightening spark plugs?
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The official volvo line is when screwing spark plugs into a cast iron head , use engine oil but alloy heads nothing , the lubricant can carbonise in between the threads and jam them up , just use dry and torque to the correct figure and you will have no problem ..
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Dec 11th, 2019, 13:50 | #3 |
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Many thanks, I actually haven't researched the torques yet, for the T5.
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Only 25 nm ....
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Dec 11th, 2019, 14:53 | #5 |
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Haha thanks Clan, my response was a cheeky question which you very kindly answered - thanks mate.
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Dec 11th, 2019, 17:05 | #6 |
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I've always fitted plugs "dry" screwed down by hand with socket and extension and then fitted ratchet and given them a final "nip",never had any bother doing them this way.
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Dec 11th, 2019, 17:22 | #7 |
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There is a line of thought that says because the threaded portion of a spark plug provides contact to the engine cylinder head for electrical conductivity you shouldn't apply any kind of lubrication, but I've always put a very light smear of Copperslip on the threads of plugs on all my cars / bikes over the years with no ill effect.
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I know I keep harping on about this subject , BUT ............................ I use Febi or similar ceramic grease on anything subject to heat .
Injectors ( diesel ) turbo linkages ,mating faces of brake discs & brake pads , manifold studs Etc . The Febi grease is white & chuffing expensive & the Ceratec I also used slightly yellow , but much cheaper
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