Spark plug installation torque specific?
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96' 1.6L - iron head or aluminum? Are these very specific about torque for spark plug installation?
I don't have an inch-lbs wrench, only an foot-lbs...
I don't have an inch-lbs wrench, only an foot-lbs...
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pretty sure aluminum. the factory plug torque is around 13 ft/lbs but i do 20 to be safe so they dont get loosened. try not to tighten any more than that.
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The spec. is 13 ft-lb but better to do it by feel I think. If threads are lubricated then derate the torque to about 10 ft-lb if using a torque wrench.
I don't understand that comment above about doing to 20 ft-lb 'to be on the safe side'?? You are more likely to cause yourself grief with stripped threads by over-torquing than 'being safe'! The plugs aren't going to come loose even at 10 ft-lb torque.
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