Do I need a torque wrench for spark plug installation?
10-22-2003, 08:34 PM
#16
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Re: Do I need a torque wrench for spark plug installation?
"N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in
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> You might find it handy to have a foot long piece of rubber gas line
> that will hold on to the terminal end of the spark plug. On this Honda,
> the plug is down in a hole in the cam cover. I use the socket to loosen
> the plugs all the way and the rubber hose to lift them from the recess
> in the cover. Then I stick a new plug on the end of the hose tool and
> use it to start the plug in the head. Keeps you from cross threading it.
> Tighten it by hand with just the socket and extension until it seats.
> Then tighten it with the wrench handle.
> You may find lots of oil on the bottom of the old plugs. Just means
> that the little round seals at the bottom of the plug hole are leaking.
> The seals are part of the valve cover gasket set, and are relatively
> easy to replace.
> Good Luck to you. Let us know how it goes. bob
>
Don't spark plug sockets have a rubber cushion inside them to hold the plug
after loosening? (and to keep from breaking the plug)
The ones I've used had them.
--
Jim Yanik,NRA member
jyanik-at-kua.net
news:3F96EBC6.FC6E4AB9@neo.rr.com:
> You might find it handy to have a foot long piece of rubber gas line
> that will hold on to the terminal end of the spark plug. On this Honda,
> the plug is down in a hole in the cam cover. I use the socket to loosen
> the plugs all the way and the rubber hose to lift them from the recess
> in the cover. Then I stick a new plug on the end of the hose tool and
> use it to start the plug in the head. Keeps you from cross threading it.
> Tighten it by hand with just the socket and extension until it seats.
> Then tighten it with the wrench handle.
> You may find lots of oil on the bottom of the old plugs. Just means
> that the little round seals at the bottom of the plug hole are leaking.
> The seals are part of the valve cover gasket set, and are relatively
> easy to replace.
> Good Luck to you. Let us know how it goes. bob
>
Don't spark plug sockets have a rubber cushion inside them to hold the plug
after loosening? (and to keep from breaking the plug)
The ones I've used had them.
--
Jim Yanik,NRA member
jyanik-at-kua.net
10-22-2003, 09:26 PM
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Re: Do I need a torque wrench for spark plug installation?
Hi,
Little magnet parts holder does well too.
Tony
N.E.Ohio Bob wrote:
> You might find it handy to have a foot long piece of rubber gas line
> that will hold on to the terminal end of the spark plug. On this Honda,
> the plug is down in a hole in the cam cover. I use the socket to loosen
> the plugs all the way and the rubber hose to lift them from the recess
> in the cover. Then I stick a new plug on the end of the hose tool and
> use it to start the plug in the head. Keeps you from cross threading it.
> Tighten it by hand with just the socket and extension until it seats.
> Then tighten it with the wrench handle.
> You may find lots of oil on the bottom of the old plugs. Just means
> that the little round seals at the bottom of the plug hole are leaking.
> The seals are part of the valve cover gasket set, and are relatively
> easy to replace.
> Good Luck to you. Let us know how it goes. bob
Little magnet parts holder does well too.
Tony
N.E.Ohio Bob wrote:
> You might find it handy to have a foot long piece of rubber gas line
> that will hold on to the terminal end of the spark plug. On this Honda,
> the plug is down in a hole in the cam cover. I use the socket to loosen
> the plugs all the way and the rubber hose to lift them from the recess
> in the cover. Then I stick a new plug on the end of the hose tool and
> use it to start the plug in the head. Keeps you from cross threading it.
> Tighten it by hand with just the socket and extension until it seats.
> Then tighten it with the wrench handle.
> You may find lots of oil on the bottom of the old plugs. Just means
> that the little round seals at the bottom of the plug hole are leaking.
> The seals are part of the valve cover gasket set, and are relatively
> easy to replace.
> Good Luck to you. Let us know how it goes. bob
10-22-2003, 09:26 PM
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Re: Do I need a torque wrench for spark plug installation?
Hi,
Little magnet parts holder does well too.
Tony
N.E.Ohio Bob wrote:
> You might find it handy to have a foot long piece of rubber gas line
> that will hold on to the terminal end of the spark plug. On this Honda,
> the plug is down in a hole in the cam cover. I use the socket to loosen
> the plugs all the way and the rubber hose to lift them from the recess
> in the cover. Then I stick a new plug on the end of the hose tool and
> use it to start the plug in the head. Keeps you from cross threading it.
> Tighten it by hand with just the socket and extension until it seats.
> Then tighten it with the wrench handle.
> You may find lots of oil on the bottom of the old plugs. Just means
> that the little round seals at the bottom of the plug hole are leaking.
> The seals are part of the valve cover gasket set, and are relatively
> easy to replace.
> Good Luck to you. Let us know how it goes. bob
Little magnet parts holder does well too.
Tony
N.E.Ohio Bob wrote:
> You might find it handy to have a foot long piece of rubber gas line
> that will hold on to the terminal end of the spark plug. On this Honda,
> the plug is down in a hole in the cam cover. I use the socket to loosen
> the plugs all the way and the rubber hose to lift them from the recess
> in the cover. Then I stick a new plug on the end of the hose tool and
> use it to start the plug in the head. Keeps you from cross threading it.
> Tighten it by hand with just the socket and extension until it seats.
> Then tighten it with the wrench handle.
> You may find lots of oil on the bottom of the old plugs. Just means
> that the little round seals at the bottom of the plug hole are leaking.
> The seals are part of the valve cover gasket set, and are relatively
> easy to replace.
> Good Luck to you. Let us know how it goes. bob
10-22-2003, 09:26 PM
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Re: Do I need a torque wrench for spark plug installation?
Hi,
Little magnet parts holder does well too.
Tony
N.E.Ohio Bob wrote:
> You might find it handy to have a foot long piece of rubber gas line
> that will hold on to the terminal end of the spark plug. On this Honda,
> the plug is down in a hole in the cam cover. I use the socket to loosen
> the plugs all the way and the rubber hose to lift them from the recess
> in the cover. Then I stick a new plug on the end of the hose tool and
> use it to start the plug in the head. Keeps you from cross threading it.
> Tighten it by hand with just the socket and extension until it seats.
> Then tighten it with the wrench handle.
> You may find lots of oil on the bottom of the old plugs. Just means
> that the little round seals at the bottom of the plug hole are leaking.
> The seals are part of the valve cover gasket set, and are relatively
> easy to replace.
> Good Luck to you. Let us know how it goes. bob
Little magnet parts holder does well too.
Tony
N.E.Ohio Bob wrote:
> You might find it handy to have a foot long piece of rubber gas line
> that will hold on to the terminal end of the spark plug. On this Honda,
> the plug is down in a hole in the cam cover. I use the socket to loosen
> the plugs all the way and the rubber hose to lift them from the recess
> in the cover. Then I stick a new plug on the end of the hose tool and
> use it to start the plug in the head. Keeps you from cross threading it.
> Tighten it by hand with just the socket and extension until it seats.
> Then tighten it with the wrench handle.
> You may find lots of oil on the bottom of the old plugs. Just means
> that the little round seals at the bottom of the plug hole are leaking.
> The seals are part of the valve cover gasket set, and are relatively
> easy to replace.
> Good Luck to you. Let us know how it goes. bob
10-22-2003, 09:29 PM
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Re: Do I need a torque wrench for spark plug installation?
Hi,
Today I was out window shopping. When I checked prices of torque wrench,
they're 29.00 to 189.00 CAD. which is ~21.00 to 141.00 USD.
Tony
tflfb wrote:
> I would apply some never seize compound to the threads of the new plugs, and
> use some dielectric grease to the spark plug boots.
>
> I use a torque wrench when working with aluminum heads, even if you use a
> cheap 3/8's drive its cheaper than plulling the threads out of the head, or
> haveing a plug blow out at an unexpected time.
>
> Tom
>
> "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:3F96EBC6.FC6E4AB9@neo.rr.com...
>
>>You might find it handy to have a foot long piece of rubber gas line
>>that will hold on to the terminal end of the spark plug. On this Honda,
>>the plug is down in a hole in the cam cover. I use the socket to loosen
>>the plugs all the way and the rubber hose to lift them from the recess
>>in the cover. Then I stick a new plug on the end of the hose tool and
>>use it to start the plug in the head. Keeps you from cross threading it.
>>Tighten it by hand with just the socket and extension until it seats.
>>Then tighten it with the wrench handle.
>>You may find lots of oil on the bottom of the old plugs. Just means
>>that the little round seals at the bottom of the plug hole are leaking.
>>The seals are part of the valve cover gasket set, and are relatively
>>easy to replace.
>>Good Luck to you. Let us know how it goes. bob
>
>
>
Today I was out window shopping. When I checked prices of torque wrench,
they're 29.00 to 189.00 CAD. which is ~21.00 to 141.00 USD.
Tony
tflfb wrote:
> I would apply some never seize compound to the threads of the new plugs, and
> use some dielectric grease to the spark plug boots.
>
> I use a torque wrench when working with aluminum heads, even if you use a
> cheap 3/8's drive its cheaper than plulling the threads out of the head, or
> haveing a plug blow out at an unexpected time.
>
> Tom
>
> "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:3F96EBC6.FC6E4AB9@neo.rr.com...
>
>>You might find it handy to have a foot long piece of rubber gas line
>>that will hold on to the terminal end of the spark plug. On this Honda,
>>the plug is down in a hole in the cam cover. I use the socket to loosen
>>the plugs all the way and the rubber hose to lift them from the recess
>>in the cover. Then I stick a new plug on the end of the hose tool and
>>use it to start the plug in the head. Keeps you from cross threading it.
>>Tighten it by hand with just the socket and extension until it seats.
>>Then tighten it with the wrench handle.
>>You may find lots of oil on the bottom of the old plugs. Just means
>>that the little round seals at the bottom of the plug hole are leaking.
>>The seals are part of the valve cover gasket set, and are relatively
>>easy to replace.
>>Good Luck to you. Let us know how it goes. bob
>
>
>
10-22-2003, 09:29 PM
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Re: Do I need a torque wrench for spark plug installation?
Hi,
Today I was out window shopping. When I checked prices of torque wrench,
they're 29.00 to 189.00 CAD. which is ~21.00 to 141.00 USD.
Tony
tflfb wrote:
> I would apply some never seize compound to the threads of the new plugs, and
> use some dielectric grease to the spark plug boots.
>
> I use a torque wrench when working with aluminum heads, even if you use a
> cheap 3/8's drive its cheaper than plulling the threads out of the head, or
> haveing a plug blow out at an unexpected time.
>
> Tom
>
> "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:3F96EBC6.FC6E4AB9@neo.rr.com...
>
>>You might find it handy to have a foot long piece of rubber gas line
>>that will hold on to the terminal end of the spark plug. On this Honda,
>>the plug is down in a hole in the cam cover. I use the socket to loosen
>>the plugs all the way and the rubber hose to lift them from the recess
>>in the cover. Then I stick a new plug on the end of the hose tool and
>>use it to start the plug in the head. Keeps you from cross threading it.
>>Tighten it by hand with just the socket and extension until it seats.
>>Then tighten it with the wrench handle.
>>You may find lots of oil on the bottom of the old plugs. Just means
>>that the little round seals at the bottom of the plug hole are leaking.
>>The seals are part of the valve cover gasket set, and are relatively
>>easy to replace.
>>Good Luck to you. Let us know how it goes. bob
>
>
>
Today I was out window shopping. When I checked prices of torque wrench,
they're 29.00 to 189.00 CAD. which is ~21.00 to 141.00 USD.
Tony
tflfb wrote:
> I would apply some never seize compound to the threads of the new plugs, and
> use some dielectric grease to the spark plug boots.
>
> I use a torque wrench when working with aluminum heads, even if you use a
> cheap 3/8's drive its cheaper than plulling the threads out of the head, or
> haveing a plug blow out at an unexpected time.
>
> Tom
>
> "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:3F96EBC6.FC6E4AB9@neo.rr.com...
>
>>You might find it handy to have a foot long piece of rubber gas line
>>that will hold on to the terminal end of the spark plug. On this Honda,
>>the plug is down in a hole in the cam cover. I use the socket to loosen
>>the plugs all the way and the rubber hose to lift them from the recess
>>in the cover. Then I stick a new plug on the end of the hose tool and
>>use it to start the plug in the head. Keeps you from cross threading it.
>>Tighten it by hand with just the socket and extension until it seats.
>>Then tighten it with the wrench handle.
>>You may find lots of oil on the bottom of the old plugs. Just means
>>that the little round seals at the bottom of the plug hole are leaking.
>>The seals are part of the valve cover gasket set, and are relatively
>>easy to replace.
>>Good Luck to you. Let us know how it goes. bob
>
>
>
10-22-2003, 09:29 PM
#22
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Re: Do I need a torque wrench for spark plug installation?
Hi,
Today I was out window shopping. When I checked prices of torque wrench,
they're 29.00 to 189.00 CAD. which is ~21.00 to 141.00 USD.
Tony
tflfb wrote:
> I would apply some never seize compound to the threads of the new plugs, and
> use some dielectric grease to the spark plug boots.
>
> I use a torque wrench when working with aluminum heads, even if you use a
> cheap 3/8's drive its cheaper than plulling the threads out of the head, or
> haveing a plug blow out at an unexpected time.
>
> Tom
>
> "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:3F96EBC6.FC6E4AB9@neo.rr.com...
>
>>You might find it handy to have a foot long piece of rubber gas line
>>that will hold on to the terminal end of the spark plug. On this Honda,
>>the plug is down in a hole in the cam cover. I use the socket to loosen
>>the plugs all the way and the rubber hose to lift them from the recess
>>in the cover. Then I stick a new plug on the end of the hose tool and
>>use it to start the plug in the head. Keeps you from cross threading it.
>>Tighten it by hand with just the socket and extension until it seats.
>>Then tighten it with the wrench handle.
>>You may find lots of oil on the bottom of the old plugs. Just means
>>that the little round seals at the bottom of the plug hole are leaking.
>>The seals are part of the valve cover gasket set, and are relatively
>>easy to replace.
>>Good Luck to you. Let us know how it goes. bob
>
>
>
Today I was out window shopping. When I checked prices of torque wrench,
they're 29.00 to 189.00 CAD. which is ~21.00 to 141.00 USD.
Tony
tflfb wrote:
> I would apply some never seize compound to the threads of the new plugs, and
> use some dielectric grease to the spark plug boots.
>
> I use a torque wrench when working with aluminum heads, even if you use a
> cheap 3/8's drive its cheaper than plulling the threads out of the head, or
> haveing a plug blow out at an unexpected time.
>
> Tom
>
> "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:3F96EBC6.FC6E4AB9@neo.rr.com...
>
>>You might find it handy to have a foot long piece of rubber gas line
>>that will hold on to the terminal end of the spark plug. On this Honda,
>>the plug is down in a hole in the cam cover. I use the socket to loosen
>>the plugs all the way and the rubber hose to lift them from the recess
>>in the cover. Then I stick a new plug on the end of the hose tool and
>>use it to start the plug in the head. Keeps you from cross threading it.
>>Tighten it by hand with just the socket and extension until it seats.
>>Then tighten it with the wrench handle.
>>You may find lots of oil on the bottom of the old plugs. Just means
>>that the little round seals at the bottom of the plug hole are leaking.
>>The seals are part of the valve cover gasket set, and are relatively
>>easy to replace.
>>Good Luck to you. Let us know how it goes. bob
>
>
>
10-23-2003, 08:12 AM
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Re: Do I need a torque wrench for spark plug installation?
Mine had one too, until it got loose and stuck to the plug. Had to
switch to the rubber gas line that I had on hand, and have been using it
ever since. bob
Jim Yanik wrote:
> > Don't spark plug sockets have a rubber cushion inside them to hold the plug
> after loosening? (and to keep from breaking the plug)
> The ones I've used had them.
>
> --
switch to the rubber gas line that I had on hand, and have been using it
ever since. bob
Jim Yanik wrote:
> > Don't spark plug sockets have a rubber cushion inside them to hold the plug
> after loosening? (and to keep from breaking the plug)
> The ones I've used had them.
>
> --
10-23-2003, 08:12 AM
#24
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Re: Do I need a torque wrench for spark plug installation?
Mine had one too, until it got loose and stuck to the plug. Had to
switch to the rubber gas line that I had on hand, and have been using it
ever since. bob
Jim Yanik wrote:
> > Don't spark plug sockets have a rubber cushion inside them to hold the plug
> after loosening? (and to keep from breaking the plug)
> The ones I've used had them.
>
> --
switch to the rubber gas line that I had on hand, and have been using it
ever since. bob
Jim Yanik wrote:
> > Don't spark plug sockets have a rubber cushion inside them to hold the plug
> after loosening? (and to keep from breaking the plug)
> The ones I've used had them.
>
> --
10-23-2003, 08:12 AM
#25
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Re: Do I need a torque wrench for spark plug installation?
Mine had one too, until it got loose and stuck to the plug. Had to
switch to the rubber gas line that I had on hand, and have been using it
ever since. bob
Jim Yanik wrote:
> > Don't spark plug sockets have a rubber cushion inside them to hold the plug
> after loosening? (and to keep from breaking the plug)
> The ones I've used had them.
>
> --
switch to the rubber gas line that I had on hand, and have been using it
ever since. bob
Jim Yanik wrote:
> > Don't spark plug sockets have a rubber cushion inside them to hold the plug
> after loosening? (and to keep from breaking the plug)
> The ones I've used had them.
>
> --
10-23-2003, 08:12 AM
#26
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Re: Do I need a torque wrench for spark plug installation?
Mine had one too, until it got loose and stuck to the plug. Had to
switch to the rubber gas line that I had on hand, and have been using it
ever since. bob
Jim Yanik wrote:
> > Don't spark plug sockets have a rubber cushion inside them to hold the plug
> after loosening? (and to keep from breaking the plug)
> The ones I've used had them.
>
> --
switch to the rubber gas line that I had on hand, and have been using it
ever since. bob
Jim Yanik wrote:
> > Don't spark plug sockets have a rubber cushion inside them to hold the plug
> after loosening? (and to keep from breaking the plug)
> The ones I've used had them.
>
> --
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