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Old Sep 13, 2014 | 08:55 PM
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Last time I tried to replace my plugs it didn't want to come out. So I brought to Harley and I think they heli coiled it. My question is should I do it with the engine hot ? Is there a trick for aluminum heads?
 
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Use anti-seize on threads, change em out at each oil change,They can last longer than that but new plugs are an inexpensive peace of mind.
 
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I have 50,000 on them
 
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Hot or cold engine
 
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Originally Posted by Smokey Stover
Use anti-seize on threads, change em out at each oil change,They can last longer than that but new plugs are an inexpensive peace of mind.
Totally agree, spark plugs are cheap and do it every oil change also use Anit seiez
 
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Run them in till they touch then a quarter turn?
 
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Run them in till they touch then a quarter turn?
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