Bosch Platinum Plugs

[ARTHUR OKUN]

You wrote: 
>
>I have used Bosch Platinim plugs for a number of years in a number of 
>different engines, and have noted subjective HP increase and very 
>long life (never felt compelled to change or even examine plugs).
>
>This would be a glowing review except...
>
>Once in my wife's 360 C.I.D. Ramcharger, she came home complaining of 
>a miss and loud popping sound under the hood.  On examination, I 
>noticed that one of the Bosch Platinum plugs had a leak between the 
>insulator and the body.  When attempting to remove the plug for 
>replacement, the body twisted off at the top of the threads, leaving 
>me with the insulator and hex part of the plug body in my hand!  
>Excessive torque was not to blame here; the body twisted off very 
>easily.
>  
>Although this could have been a *major* bummer, I was able to remove 
>the remainder of the shell with a large 'easy-out' and avoided having 
>to disassemble the engine.  
>
>Although I love the performance of these plugs, I am hesitant to use 
>them again.
>
>Has anyone else had a similar experience with Bosch Platinum (or 
>other brands, for that matter)?
>
>Sam
>
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>"When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." - HST
>
>Sam_L_Smith at i-link.net                Sam L. Smith
>
clean the spark plug hole with a "chasing tap" and use alittle 
antiseize compound on the new plug threads 

champion claims that their plugs have an antiseize coating