spark plug torque
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Ok I just got done changing plugs. It took about 2 hours. #5 was by far the hardest to do. I torqueed them at 160 inch pounds. Used antiseize also. None really looked worse than others as far as rust on the threads.With 64000 miles I did it because I wanted to make sure they were put in properly.
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Originally Posted by jwc9
I torqueed them at 160 inch pounds.
Used antiseize also. None really looked worse than others as far as rust on the threads.With 64000 miles I did it because I wanted to make sure they were put in properly.
Did you happen to inspect the boots while you were at it?
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Originally Posted by jwc9
Yes I did take a look, I noticed no cracking or anything out of the ordinary.The contact inside was not corroded. Was There anything else to look for? Thanks
When I inspect the boots I take some talcum powder and lightly dust them - sort of like Zylgo testing metals...but better. You can rub in the dust and then twist and bend the boots to see if there are any cracks. I have found that the rubber that they make these boots from is about as cheap a rubber as you can find.
On humid, wet, muggy days down here in the "Land-O-The-Lakes" the moisture can get past the seal (if you want to call it that) and get into the plug cavity.
But, boots aren't that expensive and replacing a couple or five won't break me, so if I see just a little failure, I go get new ones.
