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Old 05-16-04, 03:19 PM
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I just picked up a new set of plugs for the RX, just wondering how many foot pounds do i torque them to?
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just a little more than hand tight is fine. dont want to risk stripping out the aluminum housings.
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9.4 to 13 ft-lb
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Don't forget your anti - sieze .

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cool i needed those torque numbers too! yeah don't forget the anti-seize!
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Originally posted by Wankel7
Don't forget your anti - sieze .

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Anti-sieze? I replaced mine about 2k miles ago, just curiouse...later
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It is a lube type stuff that you should apply to threads that are exposed to a lot of heat cycling. Such as spark plugs and exhaust bolts and nuts. It aids in removal when the time comes.

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I don't have exact numbers, but I usually just screw it in finger tight and then give it one good tug with the ratchet.

I'm sure that doesn't help
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I have yet to use a torque wrench. Just finger tight and then go one to two turns with wrench. I try to use one with a short handle as to assure not to get too much torque from it.
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just got some NGK BUR9EQP's and BUR7EQP's from Advance Auto Parts

counter dude was like, 'uh, it's a 4 cylinder right?'

i politely corrected him that it's 2 rotor, but i really wanted to smack upside his head

first time i've ever had a n00b tell me i have a 4 cyl.
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oh yeah on the NGK boxes it says to turn 1/2 - 2/3 turn after the plug has seated in correctly.
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Originally posted by ZoomZoomH
just got some NGK BUR9EQP's and BUR7EQP's from Advance Auto Parts

counter dude was like, 'uh, it's a 4 cylinder right?'

i politely corrected him that it's 2 rotor, but i really wanted to smack upside his head

first time i've ever had a n00b tell me i have a 4 cyl.
I had a moron at advance hand me 4 leading plugs once.

-Joe
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