How to deal with rusted plugs when they're down in the tube and how to prevent trouble

[ladygodia]

Once I installed some NGK plugs and the a chunk of ceramic broke off on the end where the spark comes out. My Piston and the back of my Cylinder head chamber looked like swiss cheese.

[iLuvDellis]

Are dielectric tune up grease and anti-sieze the only products that you need to install new spark plugs? Just getting stuff together for my 1.2 polo! Love the vids

[briansmobile1]

@iLuvDellis Yes.

[fargobrad]

How long did it take you to remove the plugs without damaging the threads if you don't mind me asking? I'm guessing it was a slow process.

Thank you

[briansmobile1]

@fargobrad As long as it takes. Anything is just about faster than replacing the cylinder head from going too fast. I probably took ten minutes on the four plugs. Normal time would be 2 minutes max.

[instabad83]

if only all mechanics were as diligent and really searching for the gold standard in their work every time. just perfection. i salute you sir

[briansmobile1]

@instabad83 Ah thanks! Most my customers come back year after year- so this is for me too.

[geraintcymro]

Great video - thank you! This helped me a lot, earlier today. ;-)

[briansmobile1]

@geraintcymro You're welcome!

[kenman1717]

great video. very informative. 

[briansmobile1]

@kenman1717 Thanks I'm glad you liked it.

[chief2001]

Hello, nice video. I run a club for this type car and I my self, despite having lived in areas of severe winters, never had this happen to me. If its possible, could I use this video in our how to section? Thanks.

[briansmobile1]

@chief2001 You're welcome to use it.

[647762816]

I notice there are a lot of truck drivers telling you how you should have done it. Well all of us that actually do the work know why they drive a truck . Hand them a wrench and they always get back in the truck.

I really enjoy your humor and advise. Thanks.

[briansmobile1]

@647762816 You're welcome. I also welcome criticism from others as long as there's experience or science behind it. I have a wealth of knowledge and experience, but to gain more you have to be humble and teachable too. In the discussion with MrJayChhun for example it boils down to how much anti sieze you use. There can be too much of a good thing.

[MrJayChhun]

I was watching another video that recommend against using anti seize. When you use anti-seize it may cause you to over-tighten the plugs by mistake. The video is /watch?v=1zw7d8B8ETw and I also have links for two manufactures that gives reasons not to. I can't post a link but I can send somehow if anyone would like.

[briansmobile1]

@MrJayChhun I'm sure they are smart people who have their reasons. Given my experience I have NEVER overtightened a plug due to anti-sieze. (I do hundreds a year) And I've encountered several aluminum heads that have been stripped out because anti-sieze wasn't used. The aluminum threads get stuck to the steel threads and get ripped out. Note that I don't use much at all, but I still highly recommend it's use when the head is aluminum. Thanks for bringing that up- good question.

[MrJayChhun]

@briansmobile1 I missed the part where you pretty much say to not use a lot. As for me, I've always used anti-seize (also a small amount) without any problems but after I saw that video it just made me wonder if I should keep on or not. I guess if I've never had a problem I shouldn't worry. Another question I forgot to ask, what brand spark plug do you prefer? All I know/used have been NGK. Im wondering if you had any suggestion or experience with others you'd like to share if you can? Thanks.

[briansmobile1]

@MrJayChhun Plugs don't get much better than NGK. I use them a lot. Outside of that I use Champion on Dodge, Motorcraft on Fords, AC Delco on Chevy, and Autolite Platinum on many others.

[briansmobile1]

@MrJayChhun I watched that video by Markjhicks (friend of mine) and they attribute problems from the excessive use of anti-seize. Manufacturers realize that THEIR PRODUCT is being blamed for the poor application of anit-seize. So of course they say use a torque wrench instead. Notice in my video at 5:40 I emphasize to NOT over use the product. That jar will last me for about 1,000 tune ups like this one or more. The brush is big and crude for use on aluminum wheel backs etc.

[nutschTM]

it would be kinda great if you covered the holes in the block :) dirt & grime don't mix with gas :)

[briansmobile1]

@nutschTM When I blow and clean them the spark plugs are still in there to protect the cylinder. Good point. I probably should have specified that.

[victor052385]

Good and explanatory video. Thanks

[briansmobile1]

@victor052385 You're welcome

[koehlerkevin]

Hi Brian, Thanks for taking the time to make the video. Too bad that this Suzuki isn't like my Honda which performs active corrosion resistance to the spark plugs. (ie. the o-rings on the valve cover leak...)

[metalxesp]

great video good tips

[Dicofole]

Great video like always!

Can you tell me if I can use 0w30 full synthetic oil instead of regular 5w30 oil for my Camry 94 V6 ? Can it damage it my engine ?

Thanks

[fomoco300k]

@Dicofole Use what your owners manual tells you to use for the climate you are driving in. They designed it; they know what will make it last.

[spelunkerd]

Gee, I find it odd that moisture is getting down there. Is there any evidence of an exhaust leak in the area?

[briansmobile1]

@spelunkerd Car wash is most common cause for moisture- driving it into a river or pond will do it too.

[Gizmopflege]

Thanks, enjoyed watching!

[briansmobile1]

@Gizmopflege You're welcome. Thank you!

[TheDennyvu]

I thought anti size changes the temperature of the plugs

[briansmobile1]

@TheDennyvu Nope.

[bustfer07]

always enjoy your videos, keep em coming.

[briansmobile1]

@bustfer07 Thanks

[calmini4x4]

this is the same motor found in the suzuki sidekick sport 96-98.

[briansmobile1]

@calmini4x4 Cool

[afjrotc20041]

"it still isnt coming", thats what she said lol

[briansmobile1]

@afjrotc20041 lol

[AdirondackNY]

I see you use gloves all the time. what kind of gloves do you recomend?

[briansmobile1]

@AdirondackNY  I like to use heavy mil Nitrile gloves. The kind that only come 50 to a box.

[DieselCrawler86]

Haha "little critters"

[BAXMAN68]

Oxidation is like a box of chocolates, you don't know what you're gonna get :) Great video. I've run into these where the boot actually disintigrates while trying to remove it. And like you said, that is bad news.

[Lasselkv28]

Haha i like the motorcycle gloves :-)

[briansmobile1]

@Lasselkv28 I've never tried nitrile for riding. Mmmmm.

[Lasselkv28]

@briansmobile1

Just kidding, they just look like motorcycle gloves. 

[Bonfield2002]

great vid Brian. Do you put anything on the rubber coil extentions to prevent them from sticking. Looks like most of the problem was not pulling the coils off the spark plugs but the metal tubes in the rocker cover were rusting to the rubber coil extentions. I would guess some anti sieze would work???

[briansmobile1]

@Bonfield2002 I used the dielectric silicone really thin.

[hondaslave]

i just learned a few tips...thanks

[briansmobile1]

@hondaslave You bet.

[hondaslave]

can you spray these with some silicon spray maybe

[briansmobile1]

@hondaslave For getting them out- yes

[jwillie109]

Nice tips Brian! Keep 'em coming!

[briansmobile1]

@jwillie109  Thanks- will do.