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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 12:15 PM
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Exclamation Spark Plug Blowout

I'm about to change the spark plugs on my 2001 Expy 5.4 L and I was curious what you guys think about using red loctite on the spark plug threads, so i don't have to worry them blowing out.I don't have the money for helicoils or any kind of inserts.Also is there a certain type of plug that is less likely to blow out.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 12:18 PM
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Oh my Noooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Use anti-seize compound and torque to OEM specs...you will be fine.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 03:13 PM
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do NOT use loctite. Like Beechkid said, some anti-sieze on the plugs and a torque wrench will go a long way.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 03:15 PM
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good luck did mine today. I used anti-seize as well
 
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