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    spark plugs question????????

    i just got some new sparks plugs and i was wondering if i have to torque them? or can i just tighten them? i dont have a torque rench so ya
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    get them hand tight then do 1/4 of a turn with a ratchet
    wat?

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      #3
      just for reference...
      Remember to apply some anti-seize to the threads of the sparkplugs.
      I know people that have damaged their heads...
      So yeah run them down finger tight with an extension.
      Then tighten them down to 130ft pounds.


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        #4
        Originally posted by JaK FRoSTWhiTE View Post
        just for reference...
        Remember to apply some anti-seize to the threads of the sparkplugs.
        I know people that have damaged their heads...
        So yeah run them down finger tight with an extension.
        Then tighten them down to 130ft pounds.
        130 foot pounds? lol
        wat?

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          #5
          Originally posted by C91BLX7 View Post
          130 foot pounds? lol
          if not 130, then what should he tighten to? i just finger tight, then bout 1/4 turn.
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            #6
            long live anti-seize!!

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              #7
              wat happens if you didnt put anti sieze
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                #8
                If you don't put antiseize, the plugs can get stuck next time you wanna change them


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                  #9
                  Uhm ok...?

                  This thread is cracking me up !

                  Ok...first it's 13 FT-LBS....NOT 130 FT-LBS !...IF you want to use a torque wrench.

                  You shouldnt even be using a torque wrench to begin with. As stated above...you hand tighten them into the holes as far as you can....when you feel them bottom out... then tighten them another 1/4 turn with the ratchet. What you are doing is crimping that lil aluminum ring thats on the end of most spark plugs to give it a good seal. If your plugs didn't come with aluminum rings then just tighten them down to snug and then turn another 1/4 turn.

                  If they don't thread on at least 5-6 spins by hand then you have dirty spark plug holes and you need to use a cloth and clean them. Carb cleaner works well too. Just be sure not to blow too much into the engine.

                  If you crank those spark plugs into an aluminum head you WILL STRIP the threads right out of those holes in 2 seconds. Hence...not to use a torque wrench.

                  Also I would not recommend anti-seize for spark plugs. You DO NOT want that stuff getting into you engine. Trust me. There is no reason your spark plugs should be THAT hard to get out. Again, make sure the spark plugs threads and head threads are clean as possible.

                  Oh and: Spark plug gap 1.0-1.1 mm or 0.039-0.043 in


                  Just wanted to add this....I was getting scared there for a second.

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                  Last edited by Taurians' Ryde; 07-20-2008, 02:08 AM.

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                    #10
                    you pretty much only need them a bit more than finger tight.
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                      #11
                      Originally posted by C91BLX7 View Post
                      130 foot pounds? lol
                      LOL Im mean sometimes

                      LOL jk.


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