Rusty plugs

[bigreis]

Wondering how common it is for the spark plugs to be rusted? These plugs are 3 years old...

 

[APEX 06]

Happens from sitting over summer in the humidity. I just put a thin layer of anti seize

 

[bigreis]

Happens from sitting over summer in the humidity. I just put a thin layer of anti seize

So nothing to worry about... just grease them up and reinstall?

 

[APEX 06]

I would replace with new and keep them as a spare you have them out.

 

[Rich Kay]

So nothing to worry about... just grease them up and reinstall?

No Grease... anti seize!

 

[87gtNOS]

I think he means the rust on the hex? I think that is odd, considering the coils seal up the holes.

And yes, just a tiny dab of anti-seize on those threads!

 

[bigreis]

I think he means the rust on the hex? I think that is odd, considering the coils seal up the holes.

And yes, just a tiny dab of anti-seize on those threads!

Yes... I was referring to the rust on the hex. I think the business end of the plugs look OK... a little black but that was probably from running the sled for only a few minutes to get it off the trailer and into the garage. The seals on the coils fit pretty tight, so I am not sure how enough water is getting in the holes to rust up the bolts on the plugs.

 

[APEX 06]

Humidity over summer I will do it or if you ride and put it in a warm shop will do it too

 

[87gtNOS]

hmmm, has your sled been sunk?

 

[87gtNOS]

they look like they were soaking in water...

 

[bigreis]

The sled has been over and through water, but never under it...

 

[vodoo child]

Anti size on the threads and I put dielectric grease in and on the coil tubes.

 

[87gtNOS]

dielectric grease does not conduct, so make sure none on the end of the plug (threaded cap)

 

[vodoo child]

dielectric grease does not conduct, so make sure none on the end of the plug (threaded cap)

Really, I've used it for many years on every plug and connection on all my vehicles, motorcycle's,trailer and sled and never had electrical problems.

 

[87gtNOS]

Yes, it's not a very good conductor.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-542IYGBbpg