I can't say about the spark plugs but I have used the silver stuff on
caliper slide pins only to find that they won't slide anymore! The stuff
seems to gum them up.
...Art
On Sat, 27 Nov 1999, Paul Hammarstedt wrote:
> Jim,
>
> For what it is worth it is fair to note that:
>
> 1) Mazda recommends anti-sieze on spark plugs for the aluminum head
> Miata engine.
> 2) I have a can of NAPA LockTight Anti-Sieze that is silver. But it
> says on the can that it is for use on spark plugs and oxygen sensors.
>
> Maybe there are some brands of silver colored anti-sieze that harden. I
> don't know.
>
> Just my two cents.
>
> Cheers,
> Paul
> '71B
>
> Jim Stuart wrote:
> >
> > Gentlemen-
> >
> > <SNIP>. I speak specifically about
> > aluminum heads, such as those found on TR7's & TR8's and Rover V8's. I
> > have no opinion regarding cast iron heads, a subject on which I have
> > little experience.
> >
> > First, there are 2 general types of anti seize commonly available to the
> > hobbyist, silver, the most common, a low temp product best used for
> > suspension parts, & a copper colored product, usually labeled "High
> > Temperature". The silver, low temp product, will bond to spark plugs in
> > some cases, making there removal from an aluminum head almost impossible
> > without damaging the threads.<SNIP>
>
|