the diaelectric grease is for better conductivity between the spark plug wire and the spark plug. the terminal is the side the spark plug wire attaches to. i would use the grease over vaseline because i dont know if the vas is conductive. tightening the plugs the way you stated, is OK. the tq value is actually on the box if you buy ngk's.

 

Thanks a billion asleepaltima

The moment I saw you respond to my post, I know my problem is solved.

 

and for the last question, the grease is for two purposes, it really helps the conductivity between the wire and the plug, and also it keeps it from oxidizing.

 

hehe, that too. ^^

 

vaseline does work. it works on my **** so why wont it work on the plugs? hahha that was sick my bad. oh and how do you hand tighten spark plugs when they are in the cylinder? you got some magical hands or something?

 

lol, you ever heard of an extension?

 

don't use anti sieze on the threads. just some penetrating oil or some of that dielectric grease.

 

Already used Anti-Sieze =(

While I'm working on it today, I realized I forgot to ask about the 1/4 turn. The 1/4 turn to tighten or loosen? I tried to tighten it at first but afriad I'll break the thread. So I loosen it 1/4 turn instead. I took the car out for a ride and it felt better then before.

So I assume loosen 1/4 turn is the right way to do it? What is the side-effect if I did it wrong? Thanks for the help

 

nope, TIGHTEN it 1/4 turn. you need to crush that ring on the sparkplug so it will seal correctly. tighten them all the way down, then a quarter turn MORE. if you leave them 1/4 turn loose the way they are now, they will work themselves even more loose and then youll have a leak on that cylinder.

 

Uhh Jesus! So glad I asked.

So what is the definition of hand tighten? To the point I can't easily turn the wrench? The second I get your response, I'm gonna go work on my car out in the dark.

asleepaltima, you saved my car...

 

Uhh Jesus! So glad I asked.

So what is the definition of hand tighten? To the point I can't easily turn the wrench? The second I get your response, I'm gonna go work on my car out in the dark.

asleepaltima, you saved my car...

yup, put the spark plug socket on the spark plug and turn it till it stops. once it stops, a quarter turn should feel pretty tight. i think the actual torque was like 22 but i could be wrong... remember, all the way down, and then 1/4 turn. Good Luck!

 

Thanks man, I owe you a big one.

I'm gonna go work on it right now. Later.

 

hey man dont stress

do u have a torque wrench?

the manual states 20-25nm of torque... i usually do 15lb-ft, but since last tiem the engine was kinda warm i torqued it to 10lb-ft..

i rekon the 1/4 turn is fine but just so u kno, just 10lb-ft was way more thana 1/4 turn after hand tight... (which was me turning the entension bar without wrench)

cheers

joe

 

i guess i should also mention that you should be doing this cold.

 

vaseline does work. it works on my **** so why wont it work on the plugs?

:davey:

 

i guess i should also mention that you should be doing this cold.

ahh shutup !

oh well 50% less torque should do it.. reminds me i should check that up when its dead cold... meh.


point is dont stress.. its no biggie.

 

i guess i should also mention that you should be doing this cold.

Especially into an aluminum head.

 

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