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(Message started by: Tenfut on Dec 19^th, 2009, 10:00am)

Title: Spark plug threads
Post by Tenfut on Dec 19^th, 2009, 10:00am

Good morning all

Is it adviseable / obligatory to grease the threads when fitting new spark plugs (24v) I have seen opinions for and against. If yes what is best to use and where to buy?

TIA

Tenfut

Title: Re: Spark plug threads
Post by scorpio_man on Dec 19^th, 2009, 10:17am

hi there

i'd say yes. i always did mine with a little copper grease, but you can get a special ford grease for them and the plug leads.

hth

Title: Re: Spark plug threads
Post by a900one on Dec 19^th, 2009, 3:32pm

I would say no,I have never put any on, and I have fitted lots.

Title: Re: Spark plug threads
Post by gozz on Dec 19^th, 2009, 4:48pm

I would say that as far as I know there can be no harm in doing it,sometimes a product called 'Neverseize' is recommended by certain manufacturers,I don't use anything myself (for the spark plug threads) ;D
GOZZ.

Title: Re: Spark plug threads
Post by joe-satch on Dec 19^th, 2009, 5:14pm

i always grease my plugs and daughters plugs...i have done for over 20 years. :)

Title: Re: Spark plug threads
Post by PJDavis on Dec 19^th, 2009, 5:43pm

Done lots of sparkplugs in my many years of working on all types of cars. All I've ever done is drip a couple of drops of 3-in-one oil on the threads and work it in. The most important part of fitting plugs is not to over-tighten. Of course now with the many different materials used for cylinder-heads, we all need to be careful of electrolises, which helps to bond the different metals.