 Spark Plug changing/cleaning |
 Jul 22, 2007 - 10:28 AM
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I was thinking about taking out my plugs tomorrow but I was wondering, when I put them back in, do I need to torque them in?
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Jul 23, 2007 - 4:50 PM
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The valve cover gasket [and grommets] in a 5SFE physically CANNOT leak into the spark plug tubes.
They are lower than the top of the tubes. This is another one of those internet stories from people that figure well, since my engine had this problem your totally different engine must have the same cause. Your spark plug tubes are either cracked or the thread sealant is leaking. Pretty common problem on the 5SFE. You'll have to pull the valve cover gasket to replace the tubes, so might as well replace it at the same time. Remove the valve cover and remove the tubes with a pipe wrench or pliers. Check for cracks [you might be better off just replacing all 4]. To reseal the tubes use either blue threadlocker [NOT red, blue] or teflon tape. --------------------  |
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m0dd3d1 Spark Plug changing/cleaning Jul 22, 2007 - 10:28 AM
Redline08 nope, well at least i didnt, just dont destroy you... Jul 22, 2007 - 10:40 AM
Gary Spark plugs manufacturers usually publish their re... Jul 22, 2007 - 10:43 AM m0dd3d1 Thanks guys. Jul 22, 2007 - 2:32 PM Valo666 usually i do it untill they are snug, then i give ... Jul 22, 2007 - 3:23 PM SlowCelica94 I've got it down to fine art. When I feel a sl... Jul 22, 2007 - 9:32 PM Celicav If you own a Haynes manual (and a Torque wrench), ... Jul 22, 2007 - 10:44 PM m0dd3d1 QUOTE(Celicav @ Jul 22, 2007 - 10:44... Jul 22, 2007 - 11:12 PM soven QUOTE(m0dd3d1 @ Jul 23, 2007 - 4:12 ... Jul 23, 2007 - 1:49 AM Valo666 if you dont, tighten it untill it feels snug, then... Jul 23, 2007 - 12:19 AM m0dd3d1 Well I borrowed my Dad's torque wrench and I r... Jul 23, 2007 - 2:40 AM Hanyo QUOTE(m0dd3d1 @ Jul 23, 2007 - 12:40... Jul 23, 2007 - 3:01 AM m0dd3d1 God what a PITA! So first off, when I pulled ... Jul 23, 2007 - 5:16 AM 6strngs QUOTE(m0dd3d1 @ Jul 23, 2007 - 3:16 ... Jul 29, 2007 - 3:08 PM soven It is not supposed to have oil. Either you spilled... Jul 23, 2007 - 5:23 AM m0dd3d1 QUOTE(soven @ Jul 23, 2007 - 5:23 AM... Jul 23, 2007 - 9:07 AM garygarrett1 QUOTE(m0dd3d1 @ Jul 23, 2007 - 9:07 ... Jul 29, 2007 - 2:22 PM SlowCelica94 I valve cover gasket should come with a lil rubber... Jul 23, 2007 - 10:54 AM Valo666 QUOTE(m0dd3d1 @ Jul 23, 2007 - 9:07 ... Jul 23, 2007 - 2:01 PM soven hmm, you are probably using the wrong spark plug s... Jul 23, 2007 - 2:22 PM m0dd3d1 QUOTE(alltracman78 @ Jul 23, 2007 - 4... Jul 26, 2007 - 3:25 PM Rayme that little rubber nipple. just remove it and fill... Jul 26, 2007 - 7:08 PM m0dd3d1 Can anyone show me what they're talking about?... Jul 28, 2007 - 6:34 AM m0dd3d1 I know that's how it's supposed to go...bu... Jul 31, 2007 - 11:50 AM |
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