997 Turbo - do spark plugs seize?

[AMG Merc]

I'm planning on storing my 997 Turbo for a while. Someone said plugs can seize so best to change them first. Any thoughts appreciated.

[STiG911]

Well that's about the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard...plugs can be difficult to remove, but only if they were overtightened in the first place.
Assuming your storage is moisture free, I wouldn't worry. If it isn't put a tray of cat litter or sand under the engine to absorb it.

[AMG Merc]

Thanks. The thing is this is coming from a well respected place that only looks after 911s. It could be they're thinking I meant years of storage in a barn (in reality its professional car storage - climate controlled, started monthly, etc.). I think their angle is because the plugs are so inaccessible to start with.

[jwyke]

I brought a very low mileage 9 year old 996 turbo, and when i asked for a major service at a Porsche dealership they warned me first that the plugs may have seized after such a long time in place, and that it could be an engine out job. Fortunately they were ok. is this not the usual aluminium/steel interface issue

[stratfordshark]

Just put a smear of aluminium grease (Optimoly TA - even has Porsche part number) on the threads, and they'll come out smoothly if left for years

[AMG Merc]

stratfordshark said:

Just put a smear of aluminium grease (Optimoly TA - even has Porsche part number) on the threads, and they'll come out smoothly if left for years

Sound advice but if I get them removed to lube then I may as well replace as well, no?

[stratfordshark]

Good opportunity if the plugs are due changing, otherwise don't see the point? But your garage is giving you good advice. If plugs are left in head with no anti-seize, then there is risk of seizing up, but we're talking years of neglect!

[BertBert]

AMG Merc said:

Sound advice but if I get them removed to lube then I may as well replace as well, no?

But if they are going to seize, then the new ones will as well won't they?

[Caddyshack]

BertBert said:

But if they are going to seize, then the new ones will as well won't they?

Not if new ones put in with the paste, he is suggesting the change as they are a service item, I.e. If going to the bother of taking the old ones out to grease them it makes sense to put brand new in at the same time as the paste.