10 replies to this topic

[KKM]

I don't have any ant-seize, so can I use something like WD40 or motor oil to loosen?

Thanks

[Keaton85]

installing or removing?

[KKM]

please delete, on 14 January 2012 - 03:01 AM, said:

installing or removing?

I'm going to be removing my wifes 10 year old Camry car with 100k. The plugs have never been changed so I'm a little afraid that they will not be easy to remove. I've read where it's possible to break the spark plugs if it's seized due to too much force, if that happens, I'm on the couch for the next week. Please help your fellow weekend mechanic avoid the couch.

Thanks

[Keaton85]

PB blaster if your worried. Spray and let it sit overnight, then try to loosen them, then respray and work the plug back in and out.

Also having the motor nice and hot helps...

[831t5r]

Arocroil, how ever u spell it, in a orange can breaks loose anything.

[BlackBrick]

make sure to put anti-seize on the new plugs so you never have to worry about this again.

and i didn't know this was a Toyota forum!

[KKM]

831t5r, on 14 January 2012 - 04:35 AM, said:

Arocroil, how ever u spell it, in a orange can breaks loose anything.

I looked it up and it is called Kano Aerokroil, claims to penetrate one millionth of an inch, will look for some, thanks for the suggestion.

BlackBrick, on 14 January 2012 - 02:38 PM, said:

make sure to put anti-seize on the new plugs so you never have to worry about this again.

and i didn't know this was a Toyota forum!

I plan on putting some lubricant on the new plugs, thanks for the suggestion. I know folks on this forum are very knowlegeable about any questions car related so I ask here and hoping someone else will benefit from the answers.

[831t5r]

Ya aerokroil lol, i use it everytime i time i touch exhaust parts, breaks manifold bolts with no strength at all and no frozen bolts. Then again in cali we dont gotta really deal with those issues

[BlackBrick]

lubricant will not last. anti-seize compound will.

[James A Sousa]

You should remove the plugs every year or so and put a tiny amount of anti seize on them.

On Click and Clack (PBS radio) they advise - If you leave the plugs in for 100k, they will NEVER come out!

[Keaton85]

James A Sousa, on 15 January 2012 - 07:25 PM, said:

You should remove the plugs every year or so and put a tiny amount of anti seize on them.

On Click and Clack (PBS radio) they advise - If you leave the plugs in for 100k, they will NEVER come out!

Then I would have a lot of bad heads on volvos!

They will come out... also remove them every year? if you put antiseize on first then you shouldnt have to touch them until you replace the plugs again. Just wasting your time.