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Old 07-03-2003, 12:19 PM
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How tight do i tighten the spark plugs?

If I remember correctly I think it is 20 ft lbs to tighten the spark plugs. can any one tell me if im wrong or not?

also, just wondering for those that changed their rear rotors and pads, nething you had to out of the ordinary to replace them?

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i thought it was 15-16
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Old 07-03-2003, 12:52 PM
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forgot to ask..whats the stock gap on stock plat. plugs? thanks again fellas.
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Originally posted by PsyKotiC RydeR
forgot to ask..whats the stock gap on stock plat. plugs? thanks again fellas.
.044 if it single electrode but if its a +2 or +4 which i wouldnt recommend anyway, then you dont gap them.
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thanks guys! the search function does wonders on this board. sorry for asking the same old questions guys!!
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If I remember correctly I think it is 20 ft lbs to tighten the spark plugs. can any one tell me if im wrong or not?
Buy a haynes manual....it will come in handy.

just wondering for those that changed their rear rotors and pads, nething you had to out of the ordinary to replace them?
Buy a haynes manual....it will come in handy.

whats the stock gap on stock plat. plugs?
Buy a haynes manual....it will come in handy.

Besides which, if you're replacing the old plugs with new NGK plats, they should come pre-gapped.
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