[s-cars] Spark Plugs - anti-seize compound

[Daniel Hussey]

I'm interested in whether this is true.  I always put a little on the
threads on all my cars when putting in new plugs.  I use the Griot's
anti-sieze paste.  Not sure what it is, but seems like good stuff.

Later,
Dan
'95 S6 Avant (Europa/ecru)
'87 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 (aka "ski bitch")
Seattle, WA

----- Original Message -----
From: "Kirby Smith" <kirby.a.smith at verizon.net>
To: "CyberPoet" <thecyberpoet at cyberpoet.net>
Cc: <quattro20v at telus.net>; <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2003 8:00 PM
Subject: Re: [s-cars] Spark Plugs - anti-seize compound


> Well, I'll take exception to "any."  My Corvair manual specifically
> warns against anti-seize on the spark plugs on the grounds it would
> change the effective heat range.  Now, when that manual was written, the
> only such material was Permatex Aviation Antiseize, a rather thick
> material; NeverSeize was not yet available.  Thus, I would not try to
> extend that advice to our cars.
>
> kirby
>
>
> CyberPoet wrote:
> >
> > It's a good idea in any vehicle to use the anti-seize compound on the
> > spark plugs and the wheel bolts, because both can become stuck over
> > time due to heat and dissimilar metals. Just go easy and watch those
> > torque specifications everyone is talking about :)
> >
> > Cheers!
> > =-= Marc Glasgow
> > Tampa Bay's Leading Mac Consultant since 1990
> >
> > Sean asked:
> > I'm going to be changing my spark plugs soon. Is it a good idea to put
> > anti-seize compound on the threads or is this a no-no?
> >
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