Anti seize on spark plugs in aluminum heads?

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So upon finding the cracked porcelain on my number 1 plug im going to replace all 8, my question is ive never put anti seize on them before and had no problems removing them, edelbrock says to use anti seize and torque to 10 ft lbs, ngk states that their spark plugs are coated with a special coating and no antiseize is needed and they recommend 18-22 ft lbs.
 
For that application, any anti-seize will do. I use nickel anti-seize on stainless fittings but its expensive.
 
I use anti-seize on any plug going into an aluminum head. I torque them until my wrist pops, which at my age is about 15 ft. lbs.
 
I use anti-seize on any plug going into an aluminum head. I torque them until my wrist pops, which at my age is about 15 ft. lbs.
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OP, yes! Just a little bit works fine. Keep the antifreeze away from the plugs end, a small dab covering 3/4-7/8 of the threads is a lot and more than enough.
 
I always use the silver anti seize for any heads.

The silver is being phased out and being replaced by copper.

To your question sir, yes, I use anti seize on aluminum or iron heads.
 
I’m a Anti-seize ahollic. I put that sh%#} on everything.
Unless I don’t want it to come apart. Then I use Blue Loctite.
 
I usually use a drop of oil from the dipstick on spark plugs. For aluminum heads, I only use plugs which are plated, which is what was recommended when I had an air-cooled VW. I don't see the harm in using anti-seize, especially when the head manufacturer recommends it, just don't get carried away torquing them down. The only other drawback to using anti-sneeze is that it "travels", from the fastener to your hand, & from your hand to your face and clothes, hahaha.
 
So upon finding the cracked porcelain on my number 1 plug im going to replace all 8, my question is ive never put anti seize on them before and had no problems removing them, edelbrock says to use anti seize and torque to 10 ft lbs, ngk states that their spark plugs are coated with a special coating and no antiseize is needed and they recommend 18-22 ft lbs.
I use High Temp anti seize on everything that threads into aluminum especially spark plugs, works well on stainless stuff too.
 
The silver is being phased out and being replaced by copper......

As in this.............
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Like they say...........
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Anti seize on plugs and silicone in plug wire boots AND never the reverse!!
 
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I’m a Anti-seize ahollic. I put that sh%#} on everything.
Unless I don’t want it to come apart. Then I use Blue Loctite.
I’m like you, except I get it on everything! Once the lid is open, it winds up in my hair, my arms, my legs and sometimes an eyeball! Lol
 
never used it until I pulled the threads out of an AL Mazda head....If its AL it gets it. Even goosenecks on bikes. Just make sure you hand thread the plugs as far as you can before torquing them. AL head plug inserts work but you never know if they are gonna come out with the plug. I guess I should have thread locked them...28 years ago.
 
no way would i torque a plug to 22 ftp in an aluminum heads snug is fine .
 
If Edelbrock recommends the use of anti-seize why wouldn't you not use it ? doesn't seem to be in your best interest not to use it .
 
I use High Temp anti seize on everything that threads into aluminum especially spark plugs, works well on stainless stuff too.
Maember Magnum Vaoiant "Dsiagreed " my statement above.
I dont know what you are disagreeing with I been using anti sieze for over 40 years and I dont believe it has ever caused me a problem and has saved my *** on many occasions. WTF?
 
Bought a used 2005 camry. Pulled every bolt I could in the front end, derusted them and anti seized everything. Any other bolt I removed same thing. Same for my 73 Duster
 
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