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flybd5
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 25, 2020 2:52 pm    Post subject: Seized spark plugs Reply with quote

I've seen some comments about how some people have to deal with seized spark plugs on their vehicles. I'm not surprised -- if the engine block is aluminium and your spark plugs are made of steel or some other metal, you're going to get dissimilar metal corrosion and seizing. Having worked on aircraft engines, normal and round (the ones that mark their spots on the tarmac), I learned long ago the solution for that. Just put some of this on the threads, all around. End of problem.

https://www.amazon.com/Champion-Spark-Plug-Anti-seize-2612/dp/B01BN647VW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2DYOPCQISEZPF&keywords=2612+champion&qid=1579978228&sprefix=2008+land+rover+lr2+gas%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-1
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:49 am    Post subject: Anti Sieze Reply with quote

We in UK have been doing this for years, and also in cars too. It is plain common sense. It is a pity this tip is not used by BMW at the factory on the more prone nuts and bolts that seize up (Front fender to fork bolts for example) Or any bolt. nut, or screw that gets wet with every day running.
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 26, 2020 6:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've dealt with 40 or 50 odd Ks (some very abused and high mile) and never had an issue with seized plugs.

There are other bolts that have issues though:
- Alternator bolts
- Bellhousing bolts
- Front rotors bolts on the 4V K bikes
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