How easy is it to damage plug threads in aluminum head?
04-01-2008, 07:30 PM
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RE: How easy is it to damage plug threads in aluminum head?
Really hate this subject! Done my own plugs in the past, but not on the GT. Every time I'm pulling or putting plugs out of and into aluminum heads I get really, really nervous. So far I think I'll get the dealer to do it.
Has anyone put their rides on Lucas Oil fuel treatment? It is supposed to clean the valves and such. Reckon it would knock out the carbon in the area of trouble? I do know that I've been running it in my GT and GMC and both of them are really demonstrating much better throttle response. My wife is complaining that the GMC is breaking traction too easily whereas she as never had that issue before. It does have a brand new set of quality tires on it however. Testimonials on their website are very interesting.
I ride a Yamaha FJR1300 and it has itty bitty plugs. I put in Iridium plugs because they last and last. But I had a recall issue and the dealer put in "stock" plugs. [:@] Now I need to change them out again someday. I plan to get a torque meter before I do so I don't need to sweat bullets waiting for the CLICK! Had an old BMW 269k miles on the engine. Aluminum threads, treated with care for years, especially the #3 hole that was cross threaded by mechanic years ago. That hole finally gave up, the others were still able to take torque.
Has anyone put their rides on Lucas Oil fuel treatment? It is supposed to clean the valves and such. Reckon it would knock out the carbon in the area of trouble? I do know that I've been running it in my GT and GMC and both of them are really demonstrating much better throttle response. My wife is complaining that the GMC is breaking traction too easily whereas she as never had that issue before. It does have a brand new set of quality tires on it however. Testimonials on their website are very interesting.
I ride a Yamaha FJR1300 and it has itty bitty plugs. I put in Iridium plugs because they last and last. But I had a recall issue and the dealer put in "stock" plugs. [:@] Now I need to change them out again someday. I plan to get a torque meter before I do so I don't need to sweat bullets waiting for the CLICK! Had an old BMW 269k miles on the engine. Aluminum threads, treated with care for years, especially the #3 hole that was cross threaded by mechanic years ago. That hole finally gave up, the others were still able to take torque.
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