Not that my response is refering to a LBC, just be very careful on aluminum
heads that are warm, they expand. "FT"
----- Original Message -----
From: David Massey <105671.471@compuserve.com>
To: <ewcorco@erenj.com>
Cc: [unknown] <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2000 5:58 PM
Subject: Plug Taps
>
> Message text written by INTERNET:ewcorco@erenj.com
> >This probably has been covered at some point - if so, apologies in
advance
> as I missed it......
>
> Recently a Toyota mechanic mentioned to a buddy of mine that at his shop,
> they run a tap through the threads to clean them up everytime they change
a
> spark plug on a car, especially those with Al engine pieces.
>
> That seemed like a good idea to me, especially since I've occasionally
seen
> a plug not thread back in as easily as it should during the lifetime of
> some vehicles.
>
> My questions - is there a down side to doing this (i.e. forcing a small
bit
> of gunk/metal into the cylinder)? <
>
> Down side? Yes I would think so! If you start the tap wrong you'll
remove
> all the thread! I'd only do it when absolutely necessary. And always use
> antiseize, too.
>
> Dave
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