Torch101

NEVERMIND!!! Finally...got it off...

is it really required to use anti-seize before putting new spark plugs in?????????

Torch101

also if I DO NEED ANTISIEZE...where can I purchase it?

drft_180sx

i believe antiseize is for when you put the spark plugs in, not to take them out. I just hope they aren't permanently stuck in there....ouch.

EDIT:

ok, you can get antiseize any parts store, they come in little packets for one time use, and in little tubes if you want to keep some handy.

Wankel7

So , yes you do need anti sieze. Anti Sieze is for when you take them SO you can take them out.

You want to use antisieze on anything that gets cold/hot a lot. Like spark plugs and exhaust.

James

Torch101

THANKS FOR HELPFUL RESPONSES!!!!

btw, what do you mean for exhaust? I'm about to put a new exhaust system tomorrow what do I use it on?

thanks again guys!

sectachrome

coat the inside of your exhaust tip with it, it helps the exhaust flow out better.

on the bolts
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Wankel7

Your going to want to use it on all the studs/nuts you put on the new exhaust. Makes taking it of easier.

James

drft_180sx

But won't that also make the exhuast bolts/nuts easier to come loose from vibration? My header nearly fell off the car (of course it got really loud first). And that was without the use of anti-seize.

Any input?

Wankel7

Erm, just torque it more.

Torch101

here are my old spark plugs...do they look ok!?

AusTexRex

There is a certain amount of torque that you're supposed to match for spark plugs. If you go over that by a decent amount, crap like this starts to happen. If you can't get a spark plug torqued to 20 or so out of it's socket without anti-sieze... you should probably buy a different car because every other bolt you will encounter will prompt you to commit suicide.

Wankel7

I think the torque for a spark plug is much less than 20 ft lbs.

James