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Old 08-22-2005, 01:06 PM
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Default How important is it to torque to 22 lbs/ft on plugs?
Just changed to Bosch plat 4+'s on my 30 V 2.8l and have some hesitation in 2nd and 3rd. The plugs are gapped right but not sure the shop torqued it right?

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Default it is important to seat them properly..
you can feel it seat when you install new plugs because that washer colapses a bit..you should feel it. I've done it without a torque wrench..but if you are not sure...it is best to just use a torque wrench to be sure. Besides, it is a pain the **** to take each coil off to retighten, why not do it correctly the first time?
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Default I alway undermine the torque issue, just tight and feel, until I strip the oil drain plugs......
torque wrench is a must!!!
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Default Undermine: To weaken by wearing away a base or foundation
Not the best choice of words there.
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A wrench is a musts and cheap - $20 from Harbor Freight
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eh...cut him some slack. he speaks engrish
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Just trying to help him out, as someone could take that meaning the opposite of what he ment.
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Yes, sir. How about "underestimate"?
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If they're really loose then you lose compression as well.
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In most case you can blow the plug through the hood
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