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Technical => Engine Tech Forum => Topic started by: JSimmons on November 17, 2003, 06:48:14 PM

Title: Spark Plug Question
Post by: JSimmons on November 17, 2003, 06:48:14 PM

Aloha,

In another thread on engine storage, I asked for some suggestions as to what I should do.  Someone recommended spark plug desiccants from Eastwood Co.  So, which ones should I buy for the VW head?  14mm or 18mm?

Here's the link:  Eastwood Engine Desiccants (http://www.eastwoodco.com/Department.asp?SKW=TEN5&Dep_Key1=EngDri&Cat=Storage)

I should know this...

aloha,
Joel

 

Title: Spark Plug Question
Post by: James Buchan on November 17, 2003, 06:57:53 PM

Mine are 12mm - CB 044's

Title: Spark Plug Question
Post by: AlanU on November 18, 2003, 10:47:46 AM

I thought I've seen it all!! I'd pull the plugs and spray wd40 in the cylinders so that it'll have a light coating of oil to prevent rust.

some people will even get the oil can and squirt in there but at least with wd40 you can cover a larger surface area within.

Dessicant is an interesting idea but once in gets saturated with moisture it wont be able to absorb any more. If you buy a can of wd40 it'll cost you $3.00?? vs. $32. While your at it remove the rocker shafts so you dont keep the valve springs compressed over a long period of time.

14mm for the older CB heads, stock and many other aftermarket  head but lately the newer cb heads use the motorcycle 12mmm plugs.

Title: Spark Plug Question
Post by: JSimmons on November 18, 2003, 05:22:18 PM

Aloha,

Hmmm...I like WD40 at $3/can.  Thanks for the info on the plugs.  Mine are welded German heads.

~Joel