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Old 06-02-2008 | 04:10 PM
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Can anyone with a servicemanual provide me the torque for the spark plugs? (TC96 on 08 RKC if that matters).
 
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Old 06-02-2008 | 04:15 PM
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I don't have mine here with me but I remember it said something like "if you don't have a torque wrench, 1/4 turn past finger tight". In other words, don't crank too hard.
 
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Old 06-02-2008 | 04:23 PM
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12-18 ft-lbs from the service manual.
 
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Old 06-02-2008 | 04:34 PM
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I use 15 FT LB, and be sure to use a LITTLE never-sieze on the threads. It'll keep you from galling the threads and make plug changes MUCH easier later on.
 
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Old 06-02-2008 | 04:37 PM
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I use 15 FT LB, and be sure to use a LITTLE never-sieze on the threads. It'll keep you from galling the threads and make plug changes MUCH easier later on.
Good advice. Using anti-seize on the threads is especially important with aluminum heads.
 
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Old 06-02-2008 | 04:55 PM
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snug - with never sieze on threads
 
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