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From: Temple City
Originally Posted by PatS4P,May 8 2007, 06:33 AM
OEM, there's a service bulletin for using different plugs/crush washers so plugs don't back out. How do I know?
when i changed my plugs i only replaced the plugs...
what is this crush washer thing you speak of????
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From: Davie, FL
Originally Posted by jyeung528,May 8 2007, 11:08 AM
hold on...what???
when i changed my plugs i only replaced the plugs...
what is this crush washer thing you speak of????
when i changed my plugs i only replaced the plugs...
what is this crush washer thing you speak of????
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Originally Posted by CoralDoc,May 8 2007, 08:05 PM
The crush washer is integrated onto the base of the spark plug.
like when you buy it and take it out of the box, it is already there, and all you do is put it in...or is it a separate piece?
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Originally Posted by jyeung528,May 8 2007, 11:13 PM
so it is a part of the spark plug?
like when you buy it and take it out of the box, it is already there, and all you do is put it in...or is it a separate piece?
like when you buy it and take it out of the box, it is already there, and all you do is put it in...or is it a separate piece?
When you look at a spark plug there is a metal washer that is captured where the threads meet the body of the plug. That is the crush washer. When you first install the plug it crushes when the correct torque is applied, ensuring a correct seal with the head. On later installations, after an inspection for example, it will still seal properly as long as the plug is correctly torqued. In the S2000, 18 lb-ft is the value that is recommended.
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From: The Colony, TX
Originally Posted by krazyguy316,May 8 2007, 04:04 AM
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Originally Posted by CoralDoc,May 9 2007, 03:10 AM
"Integrated" means that it is part of the plug.
When you look at a spark plug there is a metal washer that is captured where the threads meet the body of the plug. That is the crush washer. When you first install the plug it crushes when the correct torque is applied, ensuring a correct seal with the head. On later installations, after an inspection for example, it will still seal properly as long as the plug is correctly torqued. In the S2000, 18 lb-ft is the value that is recommended.
When you look at a spark plug there is a metal washer that is captured where the threads meet the body of the plug. That is the crush washer. When you first install the plug it crushes when the correct torque is applied, ensuring a correct seal with the head. On later installations, after an inspection for example, it will still seal properly as long as the plug is correctly torqued. In the S2000, 18 lb-ft is the value that is recommended.