Go check this NOW...! NO JOKE!
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From: Mish-she-gan
Originally posted by boiler
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I usually just tighten the plug up and then very slightly turn the socket (not the plug) backwards to break it loose from the plug.
Bob
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I usually just tighten the plug up and then very slightly turn the socket (not the plug) backwards to break it loose from the plug.
Bob
Bob, that plug and that socket were mating. Not sure why. But even with the duct tape I wasn't sure it would work. I had to reef on it and the tape pulled 1/4 inch but it worked. I was using good industrial grade (compliments from a friend a US Steel who said they pay $$$ for it).
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I checked mine and they were all torqued fine.. Checked a friend of mine's and #1 was finger tight.
This worries me... I was thinking on using some Locktite "blue formula" (NOT the red stuff, cause you will need a blow torch to get them back out!!!) just a dab and I think it would stop them from backing out.
Dale
This worries me... I was thinking on using some Locktite "blue formula" (NOT the red stuff, cause you will need a blow torch to get them back out!!!) just a dab and I think it would stop them from backing out.
Dale
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by dlq04
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We nearly 1/3rd of those checking finding a loose plug, I quess we can rule out the theory that there is just a few problems and they come from cross-threading.
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We nearly 1/3rd of those checking finding a loose plug, I quess we can rule out the theory that there is just a few problems and they come from cross-threading.
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I checked my plugs initially July 14 and noted that the torque on them was around 6 ft/#. They were then tightened to the proper 13 ft/#. I just went to check them again and they were at 10 ft/#. They seem to be getting looser with time. I've never seen this with any other car I've owned. Maybe 13 ft/# is not enough to properly compress the crush ring. I know everything these days is "torqued" to spec but back in the "old" days, most people just screwed them in till it "felt" right. Never broke one and never had any get loose.
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Originally posted by jschmidt
I wouldn't put locktite on the threads. There is already enought concern that they will sieze over time. Just install them correctly and I think you'll be fine. I'd think this was a build defect.
I wouldn't put locktite on the threads. There is already enought concern that they will sieze over time. Just install them correctly and I think you'll be fine. I'd think this was a build defect.
Well the interesting thing was that my friend's spark plugs were changed (as were mine) to iridium's. So I can't believe it would be a build defect??
