VaR1200RT Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 I am getting ready to change out the spark plugs and my 2012 R1200Rt. I can have not been able to find if I should put anti seize on the new plugs. I did search for this and I did not get any results. Should I use anti seize on the new plus and if so any recommendations? Thanks Link to comment
dirtrider Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 I am getting ready to change out the spark plugs and my 2012 R1200Rt. I can have not been able to find if I should put anti seize on the new plugs. I did search for this and I did not get any results. Should I use anti seize on the new plus and if so any recommendations? Thanks Afternoon VaR1200RT No mention of using anti-seize on the spark plugs in my BMW dealer service manual. Only mention is using talcum powder as a lubricant (presumably for coil boots, but it doesn't specify). Personally I use just a bit of anti-seize on the plug threads up near the plug bodies just to prevent galling on next removal (not entire length). If you do choose to use a bit anti-seize just remember that the BMW torque values are for dry threads so torque to the low side if using anti-seize. 1 Link to comment
6speedTi Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 I use a dab of C5A copper based compound. I also use dielectric constand grease inside the boot terminal. Never ever had issues in removal of plugs and never experienced electrical problems. 1 Link to comment
009jim Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 I always us kopr-kote on spark plug threads. When I torque them there is always a crush washer and you just tighten until you feel the crush washer flatten out. If I have to remove and replace a spark plug and the crush washer is already flat, I just use the same torque. Link to comment
Hosstage Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 I also use a small dab of anti-seize on spark plugs. 1 Link to comment
MichiganBob Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Same here. A little dab on threads and some dielectric spray in the boot. Makes sense. Link to comment
Lowndes Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 3 hours ago, MichiganBob said: Same here. A little dab on threads and some dielectric spray in the boot. Makes sense. NEW and OLD spark plugs. Unless, of course, you are just dying to try your blind-side helicoil install technique. Link to comment
MikeB60 Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 No anti seize for me! Here's a Link 1 Link to comment
Hosstage Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 6 minutes ago, MikeB60 said: No anti seize for me! Here's a Link I don't use NGK spark plugs, so it doesn't apply to me.... Link to comment
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