Do not use anti-seze????
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Drifting
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From: Central MN
Do not use anti-seze????
Team Owner
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Re: Do not use anti-seze???? (98-C5)
I've heard this from a C5 tech as well, reason being that GM says it will eventually interfere with the spark signal. They recommend a couple of drops of motor oil instead.
Oh well, maybe next time.
Oh well, maybe next time.
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Drifting
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From: Central MN
Re: Do not use anti-seze???? (98-C5)
Sorry, but the link is not working. Anyway, c4c5specialist does not recommend using anti-siez on spark plugs. Rather, he says to use two drops of oil. The thread is on "the other forum" titled "Changing C5 Spark Plugs." What do you think?
Le Mans Master
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Re: Do not use anti-seze???? (Buckmaster)
I have always been told that it reduces the ground contact area on the spark plug. Common sense tells you that it will reduce the ground somewhat but I really don't know what kind of performance penalty, if any, would occur...
Melting Slicks
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Re: Do not use anti-seze???? (98-C5)
c4c5specialist
Hi there,
The anti seize is a nono, in any way.
The reason, is that as time and heat wear on, this could cause an inhibited grounding path, and therefore, insufficient spark.
It takes a while but this is not recommended, and also, changes your torque value, as the antiseize is alot more slippery
Gm tells us to use 2 drops of synthetic motor oil, on each spark plug, then torque, as you stated to 11 ft lbs.
Hi there,
The anti seize is a nono, in any way.
The reason, is that as time and heat wear on, this could cause an inhibited grounding path, and therefore, insufficient spark.
It takes a while but this is not recommended, and also, changes your torque value, as the antiseize is alot more slippery
Gm tells us to use 2 drops of synthetic motor oil, on each spark plug, then torque, as you stated to 11 ft lbs.
blood letting again so soon.
