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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 01:10 PM
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Does anti-seize really work on ground shield?

Has anyone pulled there plugs after using nickel anti seize on the ground shield, say after 20,000 miles or so from when you installed them? Would you say the anti-seize helped, compared to original extraction? I am due to evaluate mine, I replaced them 20,000 miles ago, man what an experience that was. Just curious if my next go around will be easier than the first due to having anti seize on the ground shield.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 01:14 PM
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What ANTI-Seize does is creates a non-conduction barrier between two dissimilar metlas, in this case steel and aluminum. It will help because you won't have the plugs welding themselves to the heads. We've used it for YEARS on everything from brake caliper slides to exhaust bolts. It works like a charm.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 01:24 PM
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So if applied correctly (nickel anti seize) on first set of plugs, the second go around does not require one to work to the TSB?

I agree its a great product, I am looking for evidence that it works in this application.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 02:06 PM
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Bump. Surely someone has checked there plugs after they installed new plugs with the anti-seize on the ground shield. So how did it go? Did they retract easier vs the plugs that had no anti seize?

How many miles since you originally replaced them?

I am due to swap out again, just curious if the second go around after the anti seize is any easier.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 03:03 PM
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I changed my original plugs at 41k, and put the nickel anti seize on at that time. I'm currently at 74k miles. I'll definetly post how the current plugs come out (when I hit ~82K). I'm hoping the nickel antiseize helps.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 09:27 PM
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I applied to mine at 17K and now I have 30K. This summer I plan to pull. Please post your results.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by pfogle
What ANTI-Seize does is creates a non-conduction barrier between two dissimilar metlas, in this case steel and aluminum. It will help because you won't have the plugs welding themselves to the heads. We've used it for YEARS on everything from brake caliper slides to exhaust bolts. It works like a charm.
The problem with these plugs is the build up in the space between the heatshield and the head. It may work but the antisieze could be removed over a period of time. I hope not but I went with Champions just in case. I will probably still go by the TSB for safety measure though.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 08:11 PM
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I used grey antiseize. Two trucks- 05(pz2) +06(pz1). The interval was 1yr at most and about 15000mi each. Both trucks required no tsb and each plug came out smooth as butter. Yes they were starting to rust again on both trucks(very very little carbon signs), but it was no pig sqeeling like on the first time . I guess if you like working on vehicles its no big deal doing it once a yr. So i would think nickel will do better.
 
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