Anti-seize

[65cobra1]

Hi Gang,
I've got about 3000 miles on my April-bought car and decided it was time to put anti-seize on the knockoff threads.

I pulled the first spinner and saw that there already was a dark, kinda greasy silver material in the threads. I'm assuming it was some sort of anti-seize.

My question is...I have a bottle of Cobra Valley's "Spinner Eaze." Even though there's already something on the threads, how often should that be renewed?

Thanks,
Ivan

[Curt C.]

It should last for a good period of time. At least a year. It probably depends on how often the nut is cylcled too. Less cycles would equal longer time. Just my .02

[Bob In Ct]

Spinners are like oil filters and soda bottle tops. If they are put on with "X" Ft-Lbs of torque it will take at least "3X" to get them off. The longer they're on, the harder it is to remove them. I remove and recoat at least once a year.

My $0.02 worth.

Bob

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by 65cobra1

Even though there's already something on the threads, how often should that be renewed?

You should pull your wheels off at least once a year and use that time to inspect your brakes, hubs, suspension, etc. and then use a liberal application of anti-seize before putting the spinners back on. A spinner that has welded itself is an absolute nightmare. You don't need a dozen whacks with the lead hammer either, just a couple of taps and the sound will tell you it's tight. Then safety wire them.

[Bx1]

Good, sound advice, thank you ... any recommendations regarding the type/brand of anti-seize lube?

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by Bx1

Good, sound advice, thank you ... any recommendations regarding the type/brand of anti-seize lube?

I think I use "Spinner-Ease" (Finishline?), but I think any premium anti-seize is probably fine so long as you regularly apply it.

[JBo]

Guys, would recommend the following as it has saved me from the problems I inherited. At least once a year off with the wheels, clean the hub threads as well as wheel threads wheel backs and pin drive holes with a solvent. Recoat all with a thin layer of anti seize ( I use NAPA...works fine) tighten knock ons with proper hameer and re safety wire two ears. Good to go! J Bo

[65cobra1]

Thanks to all for the info...I'll put once-a-year anti-seize on the maintenance list.

"...and re safety wire two ears. Good to go! J Bo"

Just curious but did you mean you safety wire TWO ears?
Thanks again,
Ivan

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by 65cobra1

Just curious but did you mean you safety wire TWO ears?

I only safety wire one, as you can see below, but if I had a second wire going to one of the other two "ears" of the spinner, I think that is what he meant.

[patrickt]

If you want to go overboard on the safety wire, you can always safety wire your oil filter like I do. If you have ever in your life had an oil filter wiggle loose while driving, you will forever safety wire them.

[RedBarchetta]

Originally Posted by patrickt

I think I use "Spinner-Ease" (Finishline?)

Not Finishline, but sold through Cobra Valley. Awesome stuff and a little goes a long way. I also use it on spark plug threads.

http://performanceunlimited.com/cobr...innereaze.html

-Dean

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by RedBarchetta

Not Finishline, but sold through Cobra Valley. Awesome stuff and a little goes a long way. I also use it on spark plug threads.

http://performanceunlimited.com/cobr...innereaze.html

-Dean

Yep, that's it and that's where I got it.

[JBo]

safety wire two ears and use a safety wire tool . Make the wire relatively tight. Safety wire is not designed to be a "tell" of a loose knock on, but to PREVENT a knock on from "walking" off

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by JBo

... but to PREVENT a knock on from "walking" off

"Walking," as opposed to "wiggling."