I read your article, good job. So 14 ft-lbs may be the reason we see alot of blown plugs. They just unscrew and pop out or maybe they waller around and the threads wear away till it pops out. It is nice to have real data instead of hearsay.

Perry

 

I just got an 01 EX V-10 w/140K miles. It seems to be running great so I thought I'd just check the torque rather than replace plugs now. To check torque on installed plugs would I merely dial in 14 lbs and see if they tighten any or should I loosen them and then retorque them - or does it matter? Thanks

 

set it to 14lbs and see if the wrench clicks right away or if the plug tightens up..

no need to loosen.