jimSD63

Looks like it. I couldn't find any nickel at NAPA.

jimSD63

but...but...the instructions...[sm=dontgetit.gif]

nh3

Then why use it? To prevent carbon build up? The copper is fine and put it on the threads. That's what it's for. I opted not to put it on any part of the plug that sits in the combustion chamber but do what your comfortable with. It's your ride. Your biggest hurdle will be getting the old ones out.

jimSD63

I figure it's for the ground shield to keep it from gettings stuckin the head. Not the part in the combustion chamber but the part between that and the threads, and the tapered seat part too. If the threads are what folks here are doing then I'm fine with what works.

Thanks.

hotairgypsy

my car has only 21k miles on it. do you think i will have a problem getting the plugs out? will WD40 help ease them out if i need something?

howarmat

Yes you want to pull them and using a lubricant like wd40 will help.....

http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=69653

drbobvs

I just pulled all my HT0 plugs today after 3000 miles on them. I needed to close the gap some before I up the boost. When we were putting them in i told my brother in law that i heard we should use antiseize on the smooth part. He looked at me like I had 3 heads. I didn't have a good explanation why it was just something i had heard at the time. So, I only used antiseize in the threads and not on the smooth or tapered part when I put them in, and now I know why I should have!

First of all they were a bear to remove and the smooth spindle had black, rough carbon build up on it. Some of it came off with some aggressive rubbing with a rag, the rest i had to use some steel wool.Now that I understand how these plugs fit into the head, I covered the entire plug from the thread to just above the electrode with the antiseize.

hammeron

nicely done doc, that's how i plan to
do it as well...



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GidyupGo

I don't see any point in putting it on the lower barrel part down by the electrode. Just on the upper barrel by the threads. No way you're going to get that much build up on the lower part to have a hard time turning them or getting it out the hole. Maybe if you burn cheap gas. Burn the best quality of gas you can afford to keep down deposits like Shell. In the old days, I used a 8 oz Coke bottle and drizzled water down the carb to steam clean this sort of issue.

hotairgypsy

so your telling me i do not put anti seize on the threads of the plugs...i put on the barrel...interesting