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Old 02-05-2006, 12:17 PM
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Just installed some ik22's

I love it. I feel like i am doing my car good. I just have 2 questions, Do i have to gap them, and what tourqe do i have to put them at when tightening them in? Thanks.
 
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Old 02-05-2006, 12:23 PM
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I seem to recall 23 lbs/sq/in but regardless CHECK THE TORQUE OFTEN! THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS POSTS ABOUT PEOPLE BLOWING PLUGS OUT OF THEIR CARS.Jock
 
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Old 02-05-2006, 01:35 PM
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.........and the factory gap is fine.
 
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Old 02-10-2006, 11:26 PM
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For some reason my SES light comes on now that i put them in. I tourqued them to the correct pound feet and everything. Any ideas? Thanks
 
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Old 02-11-2006, 04:33 AM
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Can you pull the codes? If it shows a misfire, check to make sure your boots are properly seated.
 
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Old 02-12-2006, 10:59 PM
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i thought general rule of thumb for plugs was like hand tight, just snug...

Originally Posted by holdenontoit
I seem to recall 23 lbs/sq/in but regardless CHECK THE TORQUE OFTEN! THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS POSTS ABOUT PEOPLE BLOWING PLUGS OUT OF THEIR CARS.Jock
and they came to the conclusion that they overtorqued and the threads stripped out when they blew the plug out..
 
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Old 02-12-2006, 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by holdenontoit
I seem to recall 23 lbs/sq/in but regardless CHECK THE TORQUE OFTEN! THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS POSTS ABOUT PEOPLE BLOWING PLUGS OUT OF THEIR CARS.Jock
A good friend of mine (who used to be a serious racer) told me a good rule of thumb:

NEVER MEMORIZE TORQUE SETTINGS

In other words, don't trust your memory, even if you're 100% certain. Look it up!

Also, I've heard that you want to use anti-seize. Pick it up at any auto parts store.
 
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