Another mystery--New plug wire boots a poppin?
09-12-2002, 10:17 AM
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[quote]shouldn't use the anti-seize compound <hr></blockquote>
[quote]correct...it is in a Porsche Bulletin....
<hr></blockquote>Anti seize compound contains copper.
This will eat the aluminium real fast.
(Potential difference between alu and copper is big!!)
TakeCare
[quote]correct...it is in a Porsche Bulletin....
<hr></blockquote>Anti seize compound contains copper.
This will eat the aluminium real fast.
(Potential difference between alu and copper is big!!)
TakeCare
09-12-2002, 02:01 PM
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Three Wheelin'
I've been using anti-seize since '99. My plugs come out easily by hand after I break them lose with a rachet. I've seen some anti-seize that's a silver color, possible nickel based??? Is this stuff ok to use? I used cooper anti-seize on my old GTI with a aluminum head and it was fine for 5 yrs.
09-12-2002, 02:45 PM
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An afterthought, but I thought blow-by occurs when oil is getting past the piston rings...
doesn't help you I know -
Maybe someone else can confirm this?
Paul
doesn't help you I know -
Maybe someone else can confirm this?
Paul
09-12-2002, 03:50 PM
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Hugh wrote:
[quote] If these are after market wires that do not use the BERU end connector with it's rubber boot then you will have continual problems. <hr></blockquote>
I'm throwing the BS flag on that one. I have had Magnacors (which do not use Beru connectors) on my car for the past 30k miles and have never had one come loose. If folks have a problem with these connectors coming loose it is because they are not seating the boots down far enough to positively engage the clip onto the end of the plug, not because the clips are poorly designed.
[quote] If these are after market wires that do not use the BERU end connector with it's rubber boot then you will have continual problems. <hr></blockquote>
I'm throwing the BS flag on that one. I have had Magnacors (which do not use Beru connectors) on my car for the past 30k miles and have never had one come loose. If folks have a problem with these connectors coming loose it is because they are not seating the boots down far enough to positively engage the clip onto the end of the plug, not because the clips are poorly designed.