nycgps

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Im trying to replace my Father's mini-van spark plugs (and maybe mine as well as my brother's car!)

Looking for Anti-Seize Lubricant, this is the first time Im doing this, searched and found that theres Nickel, Copper and Silver.

Silver and Copper is electrical conductive. While Nickel is not.

Which one is better for the Sparkplugs thread ?

Thanks !

mikeschaefer

I never knew there were 3 diff types. I just pick it up from advance/autozone/pep boys. They only have one kind afaik

StealthTL

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Never heard of silver, but they all work - the special formulations are used to avoid contamination.

I would go with a nickel based product, they are formulated to be catalyst-safe. We use it at work to avoid poisoning catalysts with copper or moly.

S

CERAMICSEAL

I've always used something moly based and I've been working on cars for 20 years.

Wilson

Since it has to be conductive to carry the current for the spark, I would say to go with the silver.

StealthTL

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It is basically a grease with metallic additives to stop galling and corrosion, its insulating or conducting properties are totally irrelevant.

A thin layer of grease on the threads will not interfere with the plugs functioning, it has been factory spec'ed on all rotaries' plugs for over thirty years.....

Like I said, I've never heard of a silver based anti-seize in industry - are you sure it's not a heat-sink gel? Silver is useful there.

S

nycgps

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properly just the name :|

Loctite Anti-Seize Silver Lubricant, 8 oz brushtop :
Heavy-duty, temperature-resistant,petroleum-based lubricant compoundfortified with graphite and metallic flake.Will not evaporate or harden in extremecold or heat. Use during assembly toprevent seizing, galling and corrosion.For use in assemblies up to 1600°F(871°C). Tested to Mil-PRF-907E. Suggested Applications: For easyremoval of spark plugs, cylinderhead and exhaust head bolts.

but I guess I would go for Nickel base product. It has the highest and lowest Temperature rating. and its good for CATs

wankelhead

This thread is a bit old, but do you have any suggestions on where to buy the nickel based spray? It's proven difficult to find.

rXter

Yeah, I can't find the Permatex nickel at any of the local auto parts stores. Also, I ordered a set of plug wires. Included is a little pouch with some goo in it. Anti-seize? Am I supposed to put that stuff on the plug wire connections or around the boot or ?

Thanks in advance

Jedi54

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I just usually grab whatever is available at AutoZone.
NY: listen to Stealth, just about anyone of those will do the trick

Easy_E1

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This one,, Permatex 133K Silver.

TeamRX8

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You pretty much have to get the high temp nickel based stuff from an industrial supplier

www.mcmaster.com

Easy_E1

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I just order it on line. LINK Easiest way to get it. And cheap too.

rXter

I have only this wkend to get it done, and my misfires are getting worse. I'll use this stuff this time. Aluminum based - 1600 degrees F. Better than nothing I suppose?

Easy_E1

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That could be Dielectric Grease for the boots on the plug wires. Your going to have to open the pouch and check it out. If it looks like vaseline, it's dielectric grease.

Same stuff I posted. Just that NAPA put their name on it too.

rXter

Thanks Easy. That's the stuff. Is that supposed to be a sealant or lube or ?

Easy_E1

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Just as the name applies. Anti Seize. Keeps the plugs from seizing in the rotor housing.
And the Dielectric grease is a moisture barrier for electrical connections.

StealthTL

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N-1000 Copper
Nickel Coat
Graphite 50
Kop'r'Coat
N-5000 Nickel
Nev'rSeize
Moly 50
Never Seize
Jet Lube Marine

They all work, pick one.

Spread it thinly on the threads of each plug.
The steel plug can weld to the aluminum threads of the housing - I got my first plug drilled out of a rotary in 1976........