Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here XJ (84-01)
All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.

Torque Spec for Spark Plugs?

Old Jan 28, 2011 | 11:36 AM
  #1  
SlackJaw's Avatar
Thread Starter
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 294
Likes: 1
From: New York
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Default Torque Spec for Spark Plugs?

Hey,

I tried searching first but didn't come up with anything. Does anyone know what the proper torque specs are for spark plugs?

Also, I've read on here to NOT put anti-seize on the threads b/c it's an aluminum head??? This would be the first time I've ever read this.
Reply
Old Jan 28, 2011 | 11:40 AM
  #2  
Gee oh Dee's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 21,168
Likes: 5
From: Milwaukee, WI
Year: 1987
Engine: Check
Default

The 4.0 does not have an aluminum head that I know of. Anti seize should be fine.

Get it hand tight with the wrench, then maybe an extra turn or two.

You don't want to get crazy, but exact torque specs aren't necessary.
Reply
Old Jan 28, 2011 | 11:48 AM
  #3  
dukie564's Avatar
☠ CF Sheriff ☠
Premium Member
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 15,197
Likes: 18
From: Aberdeen, MD
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts
Default

snug tight, that's it
Reply
Old Jan 28, 2011 | 12:32 PM
  #4  
XJ5150's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 206
Likes: 1
From: Concord, NC
Year: 1995
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L AWD
Default

Thread in by hand on a cold engine until it stops, another half turn to a full turn with the socket. Never had an issue on any engine I have owned.
Reply
Old Jan 28, 2011 | 08:25 PM
  #5  
5-90's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 3,018
Likes: 23
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: AMC242
Default

Originally Posted by SlackJaw
Hey,

I tried searching first but didn't come up with anything. Does anyone know what the proper torque specs are for spark plugs?

Also, I've read on here to NOT put anti-seize on the threads b/c it's an aluminum head??? This would be the first time I've ever read this.
Typical specs are 10-12 pound-feet for aluminum heads, 12-16 for iron. We have iron heads on the 6-242.

Never-sees may be used - if you do, turn it to 1/2-3/4 turn past contact (if you're not careful, you can pull the threads out of the cast head with the wrought shell - iron or aluminum. Don't buy trouble, you get enough for free.) Torque spec becomes academic at that point - screw it in finger tight, then at 180-270 degrees with the wrench and stop. (For aluminum heads, add 120-180* with the wrench and stop.)
Reply
Old Apr 29, 2023 | 02:32 PM
  #6  
onestrongwriter's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Apr 2023
Posts: 216
Likes: 11
From: west central Michigan
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 2.5L
Default

welp.. wrong thread sorry lol cant find a delete oops
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
luckyAD80
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
45
Jul 14, 2024 02:07 AM
Bologna
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
11
Apr 29, 2011 10:21 AM
Rickster
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
4
Aug 3, 2010 01:17 PM
fafafofi
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
3
Jul 24, 2009 08:37 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:21 AM.