It protects the interface surfaces, the threads on the head in this case. Unlike grease or oil on the threads anti-seize is good for over 1500F. Just don't goop it on.
If you think about it when you torque the plugs you pull on the threads creating stress, if there's a burr or deformation on the threads in the hole or the plug then you'll create stress at that point. Changing plugs over and over can cause the same area to become worn or cracked. Lubrication and protection of the interface surfaces are the two main uses. Therefore use anti-seize and don't get crazy with the torque on the plugs.
That's why I cringe when I see somebody use an air rachet on a spark plug.
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From: sammie smith
Sent: May 18, 2008 10:07 PM
To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [tcb] Re: well ......... sure am lucky
OK Will, I also always use anti seize on the plug everytime I put one in. This keeps them from seizing when you take them out the next time, but how would it prevent one from blowing out? Ultimately strips the threads out from prior removals? Just curious.
Will Wood <evilscientistboo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: This is why I use anti-seize on the threads of spark plugs.
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>From: Denis Dodson
>Sent: May 18, 2008 8:26 PM
>To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [tcb] Re: well ......... sure am lucky
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>I have seen that before, can't remember where, but it happens. Glad you're
>OK.
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>> About a mile from my house (coming home from the monument show) I heard a
>> loud noise from the engine compartment ( shut the engine off) and coasted
>> to a stop... open the engine lid and saw that the #2 plug had blown out of
>> the head..... Pulled the plug off the wire and cranked up the bus and made
>> it home ... it was loud , everyone was looking at me in the neighborhood.
>> Thank god this happened close to home.
>>
>> Went inside and made myself a double margarita.... I'll look at it another
>> day. Hope everyone made it home ok from the show!
>>
>> Trey
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