Seized spark plug?
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Walmart sells Liquid Wrench. They even have Walmart in the boonies.
Yes, there is a Walmart at just about every crossroad in this country.
What pisses me off is my local Home Depot ONLY carries WD40 and PB-Blaster. Two of the very worst at actually lubricating anything or performing penetrant duties.
Antiseize is find on spark plug threads so long as only 'just enough' is added. Some have no clue how to add antiseize without making a mess of things. Spark plugs don't tolerate excessive antiseize/any getting on the electrodes due to it being conductive.
But can Liquid Wrench do this? #52 and 54 are very important.
WD-40.
1) Gives floors that ‘just-waxed’ sheen.
2) Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
3) Keeps car locks from freezing.
4) Protects silver from tarnishing.
5) Removes glue from fingers.
6) Removes splattered grease from stoves.
7) Removes lipstick stains.
8) Loosens stubborn zippers.
9) Untangles jewelry chains.
10) Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
11) Kills weeds.
12) Removes road tar and grime from cars.
13) Keeps scissors working smoothly.
14) Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
15) Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
16) Removes black scuff marks from kitchen floors.
17) Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes.
18) Removes chewing gum.
19) Removes bug guts from the finish on your car.
20) Cleans oil spots.
21) Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers.
22) Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
23) Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.
24) Cleans grease from hands.
25) Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, and vinyl bumpers.
26) Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
27) Removes bugs from grills and bumpers on cars.
28) Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.
29) Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.
30) Removes tomato stains from clothing.
31) Restores and cleans chalkboards.
32) Helps with removing tight jewelry.
33) Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
34) Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
35) Removes all traces of duct tape.
36) Keeps shovels and chutes snow-free.
37) Removes paint from leather.
38) Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
39) Cleans toilets.
40) Removes hair dye stains.
41) Removes crayon marks from walls and other surfaces.
42) Saturate on lipstick stains on clothing and re-wash to remove.
43) Renews faded plastic furniture.
44) Removes paint-rub from another car.
45) Cleans carpet stains.
46) Can keep wooden tool handles splinter-free.
47) Prevents snow build-up on windows.
48) Keeps wasps from building nests.
49) Keeps spiders away.
50) Waterproofs shoes and boots.
51) Keeps squirrels away from bird feeders.
52) Keeps pigeons off of your balcony.
53) Gets poop off your shoes.
54) Keeps flies off of cows.
55) Breaks in new baseball gloves.
56) Removes paint smudges from cars.
57) Attracts fish; spray on lures to catch the big ones.
58) Removes sticky residue left behind from stickers.
59) Gives a play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
60) Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.
61) Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
62) Spray on arms, hands, and legs to relieve arthritis pain, although the company claims this is just a myth.
63) Takes the sting away from fire ant bites immediately and stops the itch.
64) Loosens hard water in plumbing.
65) Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
66) Frees stuck Legos.
67) Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
68) Used in New York to protect the Statue Of Liberty from the elements.
69) Lubricates gas tank lids on cars.
70) Removes old wax from skis and snowboards.
71) Lubricates the folding legs of ironing boards.
72) Removes Velcro stickers from various surfaces.
73) Lubricates gate locks.
74) Removes melted crayon marks from the inside of dryers (unplug first).
75) Loosens sticky light switches.
76) Lubricates stove knobs.
77) Lubricates wheelbarrow wheels.
78) Removes rust from vacuum cleaners.
79) Lubricates microwave doors.
80) Unclogs shower heads.
81) Cleans sand from door joints.
82) Lubricates motorcycle chains.
83) Removes rubber cement from clothing.
84) Cleans cell phones.
85) Protects drywall tools.
86) Loosens sticky buttons on calculators.
87) Lubricates garage door runners.
88) Unfreezes frozen snowshoe zippers.
89) Polishes fishing lures.
90) Lubricates gear sprockets on mountain bikes.
91) Loosens lugnuts on boat trailers.
92) Loosens track shoe spikes.
93) Lubricates joints on golf pull-carts.
94) Keeps golf cart wheels rust-free.
95) Protects shellfish rakes from rust.
96) Loosens sleeping bag zippers.
97) Removes paint from windows.
98) Removes cooper water stains from bathroom fixtures.
99) Rehydrates paintbrush bristles.
100) Lubricates garbage disposal blades
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I love Bleepin’ Jeep’s video “It’s not a Disease, It’s Anti-seize!”
https://ngksparkplugs.com/en/resources/5-things-you-should-know-about-spark-plugs
It's not so much I say never do it, but assuming it should have always been there is incorrect. If used sparingly and your torque specs are adjusted accordingly, it'll be fine. Most people (myself included) tend to over do it then over torque everything, so as general advice most manufacturers recommend against it.
It's not so much I say never do it, but assuming it should have always been there is incorrect. If used sparingly and your torque specs are adjusted accordingly, it'll be fine. Most people (myself included) tend to over do it then over torque everything, so as general advice most manufacturers recommend against it.
But can Liquid Wrench do this? #52 and 54 are very important.
WD-40.
98) Removes cooper water stains
I take serious offense to #98!!!!
Them folks never seen my water stains!!!!!!
One thing the test did not do was heat the nut then spray the penetrant on to the hot bolt.
Doing that the penetrant is pulled into the threads as the bolt cools.
I find that if I am going to take something apart I like to hit it with penetrant as least a couple of time a day or to before.
He did not test diesel fuel or kerosene which is what the old timers like my Dad used when he was a kid.
Doing that the penetrant is pulled into the threads as the bolt cools.
I find that if I am going to take something apart I like to hit it with penetrant as least a couple of time a day or to before.
He did not test diesel fuel or kerosene which is what the old timers like my Dad used when he was a kid.
You clearly don't understand the vernacular, "the boonies" is further out than the sticks. Out here in the sticks it's 150 miles to the closest Walmart...Walmart sells Liquid Wrench. They even have a Walmart in the boonies.
Heck Boog, to get to the boonies you either gotta fly in, hike in, or pack in, because motorized travel is illegal in the Wilderness.
KennethS
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Apparently I need some education on 4 bangers. Are the heads aluminum on those?
I have a vehicle with aluminum heads and all the plug manufacturers recommend against using anti seize as the plug material is specifically designed to prevent galling, and anti seize negates that.
Update: I have been letting the plug soak (provided the solvent is actually working its way into the threads) in 50/50 transmission fluid/acetone for the last two days. The plugs will still only move a little either way.
I saw one YouTube vid where someone ran the engine up to operating temp for a few minutes and then applied the solvent in the hope that the heat may help draw in the solvent. This is my next step.
Has any one heard of using an impact wrench to remove a plug? I saw a YouTube vid of a mechanic who ran a Ford Triton engine up to operating temp for awhile, then cut of the engine, and used an impact wrench to successfully remove a plug from the aluminum head. I am game to try this, but not too sure of the results for my situation. Sorry, but I failed to bookmark that site and cannot find it.
I saw one YouTube vid where someone ran the engine up to operating temp for a few minutes and then applied the solvent in the hope that the heat may help draw in the solvent. This is my next step.
Has any one heard of using an impact wrench to remove a plug? I saw a YouTube vid of a mechanic who ran a Ford Triton engine up to operating temp for awhile, then cut of the engine, and used an impact wrench to successfully remove a plug from the aluminum head. I am game to try this, but not too sure of the results for my situation. Sorry, but I failed to bookmark that site and cannot find it.
I've seen recommendations to try it with the head warm but not hot on AL heads. Apparently the AL is weaker when fully hot.
The impact will remove the plugs, but the threads in the head may come out as well.
The impact will remove the plugs, but the threads in the head may come out as well.
I agree. The situations I referred to both let the vehicles run up to operating temp in the shop rather than drive them until they got hot. I also agree that an impact wrench could strip the threads. The impact example I referred to went from run up to operating temp, skipped the solvent soak, to putting the wrench to work right away with the hope that the plug and head had separated enough for the plug to be turned.
I wouldn't use an impact, you need to feel the pressure you're applying to keep from damaging the threads. Working the little movement you have back and forth and a liberal amount of penetrant should eventually free it up.
A galled thread will usually lock itself up from turning either direction, it sounds like yours turns freely in a small range. How far can you turn it, 90 degrees, 180?
A galled thread will usually lock itself up from turning either direction, it sounds like yours turns freely in a small range. How far can you turn it, 90 degrees, 180?
Here is the vid of the impact wrench I failed to bookmark for the interested. Varies some with my recollection of the pertinent events!
The actual movement seems to be less than 90. The impact wrench is reserved as the last option before going the Helicoil route.
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