first time spark plug change.
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06-29-2010, 05:31 PM
^^ yeah what he said. I generally go snug and then turn the wrench 1hr more. So is snug = 1'o'clock then go to 2'o'clock.
A little tip..When you are doing your plugs, the socket likes to bind itself on the spark plug threads sometimes so once you are torqued down, just put a tiny bit of pressure almost as if your gonna loosen the plug and that frees the socket from the plug.
Make sure you check the gap on all the plugs even if they are "pre-gapped".
A little tip..When you are doing your plugs, the socket likes to bind itself on the spark plug threads sometimes so once you are torqued down, just put a tiny bit of pressure almost as if your gonna loosen the plug and that frees the socket from the plug.
Make sure you check the gap on all the plugs even if they are "pre-gapped".
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06-29-2010, 06:02 PM
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^^ yeah what he said. I generally go snug and then turn the wrench 1hr more. So is snug = 1'o'clock then go to 2'o'clock.
A little tip..When you are doing your plugs, the socket likes to bind itself on the spark plug threads sometimes so once you are torqued down, just put a tiny bit of pressure almost as if your gonna loosen the plug and that frees the socket from the plug.
Make sure you check the gap on all the plugs even if they are "pre-gapped".
A little tip..When you are doing your plugs, the socket likes to bind itself on the spark plug threads sometimes so once you are torqued down, just put a tiny bit of pressure almost as if your gonna loosen the plug and that frees the socket from the plug.
Make sure you check the gap on all the plugs even if they are "pre-gapped".
The torque is 14 ft/lbs, but snug plus a bit is just fine. Remember, the head is aluminum. This came in very handy when I did my C. It and a couple different length extensions and a swivel will make it easier.http://www.harborfreight.com/extende...ket-91705.html
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if its the new 4.7 that has 16 plugs they can be difficult. you will need to take off the airbox that hooks to the throttle body.
for a person that has never done a tune up before i would give it a good 3 hours or so.
personally when im at the dealer i can get it done in 45 min to an hour but i am a mechanic that does this 2 - 3 times a week with the exact tools i need
for a person that has never done a tune up before i would give it a good 3 hours or so.
personally when im at the dealer i can get it done in 45 min to an hour but i am a mechanic that does this 2 - 3 times a week with the exact tools i need
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