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With the shavings, just pack the tap with grease, go very slow turning only a little bit at a time, then backing it back out. Wipe off the tap when it is out and grease it again. It is a long process but it catches the shavings and it would great for me when my 2000 blew out a plug.
Yes, this is one of the methods that guys use. If done with care and patience, it should prevent most of the shavings from getting into the cylinder.