30 ft-lbs just *felt* like a lot when I installed mine to the torque
spec. I'm not sure how far above this the factory installs them, but it
can't be by much. The least they could do is spray on some anti-seize.
Jon Smith wrote:
>
> the funny part is the FSM's call for ~20-30 ft/lbs max torque on the
> plugs... WHY would the factory install them so tight??? i pulled the head
> bolts a lot easier than some spark plugs...
> _______________________
> Jon Smith--Raleigh, NC
> jon@fast4x4.net
> www.fast4x4.net
> '95 Dakota 4x4 318 CC auto
>
> > If they're the factory plugs...you'll probably break a few when you're
> > wrenching them out. That's ok..we've all done that on the factory plugs.
> > They are VERY tight in there.
> >
> > You will have to wrench on them pretty hard though.
> >
> > - Bernd
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