changing spark plugs

[ilario]

Hi again

 

When changing plugs, should I spray something into the holes? They were a little dirty so I tried cleaning them with a cloth.

 

thanks!

[Terry]

well you can clean the area around the plug while the plug is still screwed in but I wouldn't clean when the plug is out

the threads should be fine and you risk getting dirt and whatnot in the cylinder

and that's a bad thing

[misfish]

Make sure the area is clean.You can put a drop or two of 3 in 1 oil.I wouldnt use a spray.

[boatman]

If its really bad, I will spray the area (with the plugs in) with WD40 or something to loosen the oil and dirt. Then I blow it out with compressed air. Sometimes you need to do a little scrubbing with a toothbrush.

[misfish]

Watch using that WD 40 stuff. Keep it off the wires and boots of the plugs. That is nasty stuff on rubber after time,and is very explosive.

 

Seen it happen,not pretty.

[douG]

After you've cleaned the holes, removed the old plugs, put some no-seize on the new plugs. You'll thank yourself next time.

[misfish]

After you've cleaned the holes, removed the old plugs, put some no-seize on the new plugs. You'll thank yourself next time.

 

Hey douG,how about that blue lock tite.

 

 

What ever way you do it,just make sure you get NOTHING in the cylinders.