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tune up ?'s for a 2000

Old Jul 24, 2009 | 04:37 PM
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When I replace my spark plugs and coil pack bolts, is it necessary to use a torque wrench or can I just make sure they are snug? Here's a write-up that gives the specs.

http://www.getahelmet.com/jeeps/maint/sparkplugs/
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 05:25 PM
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I may get set a blaze for this, but I have never used a torque wrench on spark plugs, and I have never had any issues. That is just me, and I'm sure that it will get debated, but I have done a lot of tune ups over the years, and not used a TW once on plugs. I just use discretion when tightening them. You can feel the crush washer collapse, and that is where I stop...
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 06:10 PM
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X2, never even thought of using TW on plugs. As for the coil pack I would only go enough to keep them from working loose.
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 08:37 PM
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Any secrects to loosening the plugs. I got the coil packs off no prob but the plugs won't budge.
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