ok... So yesterday I did a silly thing. While checking the plugs to work towards diagnosing my jerking and hesitation issue I put copper anti seize on plug threads and also on the bolts holding in the coils. Then today I read on a couple threads here that copper anti seize would cause corrosion because it is an aluminum head...

$hit!

so... Anyone have any suggestions as to my best move now? Clean it out somehow? How bad is the potential issue I made for myself? I am thinking pipe cleaner and a piece of rag, then just use nickel anti seize instead. But... Just wondering if anyone with more experience with aluminum heads has any suggestions or extra info.

I have never had any issue like this and have used copper anti seize on pretty much everything in my backyard mechanical history. Mostly just fighting the return of the rust on my jeep or truck... This newfangled alloy is a curveball for me!

 

I've never heard of this, but I suspect you're perfectly fine. I think most anti-seize has copper in it anyway. Mine is gold colored like copper and I've used it for many years on many vehicles without any problem whatsoever.

Of vital concern is the torque setting you used on the plugs, as a surprising number of Fits have had their plugs loosen and blow out. I'd use at least 18 LB/FT or perhaps even 20.

 

the copper is a higher heat then the silver antiseize which is why it's used for brake parts.

 

Don't lose any sleep....

 

thx for chiming in guys: this may have just been a case of forum "he must be right" madness.

also I am feeling leas concerned now that I read the label on my permatex copper anti seize and it lists aluminum in the "for use with" metals. So... No sweat I guess. I'll pick up some Nickel and use it in the futur just in case.

 

Agreed. Auto forums are fun, but some find Members who post opinions as facts or who post advice that was obsolete long ago in a lost age. The good news is that forums are self-policing and other Members often step in to set the facts straight.

This forum seems to be blessed with many knowledgeable Members and I've greatly benefited from the advice found here.

 

you said it man. I have learned more than I could have imagined from forums, about mechanical stuff, hunting, carpentry, fibreglass work... But you always have to carry a grain of salt around with you. Thanks to everyone who chips in and helps flailing (but eager) rookie mechanics like myself learn more! I am stoked to have found fitfreak now that we bought this 08 as a DD.

Now with any luck, nothing will ever stop working, and I'll never need the forum's help... 😏😂