im pretty sure that the tq spec is from 18-19ft lbs. But you might be right since i dont read service announcements. I am too lazy

 

Hey...thanks for putting this together. We lost our DIY when some of our previous members left the forum.

If you don't mind, I'll make a few changes and post it in the sticky.

 

yea man, do what you need to it. this is the first car i have ever even changed my own oil on so every sticky helps for people like me

 

Why is it that I put that part # in google and all I get is Ignition Coil.

 

Yep you are correct. I should have stated not to use any kind of thread locker. Loctite or any brand. Sometimes the name Loctite gets associated with only the threadlockers, not just a brand name.

 

I know my torque wrench works. I've tried 1 other that works also. However, I just put in new plugs, and being an aluminum head, I don't want to put too much pressure... but my wrench just doesn't want to 'pop' when doing the plugs, but it feels like I've put more than 18ft/lbs... but they just keep turning.

I'm just super worried about over-torquing them, or that the previous owner (or their mechanic) may have already done so on a previous set of plugs....

Thoughts? Should I just get one of the cheapie 'needle on dial' type torque wrenches?

--kC

 

Question, if I need replacement coil packs, can I only get them through Honda?

 

^No. I have seen them used (in great condition) in the for sale section. I picked mine up locally from a shop (again in great but used condition). Check in your local forum, you might be surprised what people have lying around.

 

When should spark plugs be changed? 45K miles? 60K?

 

the allen key is 5mm I think... not sure about the plugs, depends on how long you want to use them i suppose... I'm doing them every 30k or so...