dezzaxr6t Donating Members 86 Member For: 17y 10m 17d Gender: Male Location: Canberra, ACT Posted 21/07/12 10:31 AM Share Posted 21/07/12 10:31 AM Hi,Wondering if someone could tell me what the manufacturer torque wrench setting is for tightening spark plugs in BA Turbo? I've done a search and couldn't find any answers and I'm looking at replacing the plugs but don't want to over tighten or leave to loose. Derek Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/81070-spark-plug-torque-wrench-setting/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyfrd Turboless Donating Members 5,992 Member For: 14y 3m 20d Gender: Male Location: Geelong, Victoria Posted 21/07/12 10:46 AM Share Posted 21/07/12 10:46 AM 17Nm for BF..but just doing them up tight without a torque wrench should be fine afaik Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/81070-spark-plug-torque-wrench-setting/#findComment-1269527 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezzaxr6t Donating Members 86 Member For: 17y 10m 17d Gender: Male Location: Canberra, ACT Posted 21/07/12 10:56 AM Author Share Posted 21/07/12 10:56 AM Fantastic, thanks for the info, wouldn't think their would be much difference between a MK2 BA and BF with the settings. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/81070-spark-plug-torque-wrench-setting/#findComment-1269533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratter Member 6,793 Member For: 19y 20d Gender: Male Location: @ my laptop Posted 21/07/12 10:58 AM Share Posted 21/07/12 10:58 AM not that many people do it but using the correct torque is a good idea, too tight can cause the spark plug body to break or loosen the porcelain internally, too loose can cause detonation etc. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/81070-spark-plug-torque-wrench-setting/#findComment-1269536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyfrd Turboless Donating Members 5,992 Member For: 14y 3m 20d Gender: Male Location: Geelong, Victoria Posted 21/07/12 01:27 PM Share Posted 21/07/12 01:27 PM Cheers Mick, it's good to know though so thanks for bringing it up Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/81070-spark-plug-torque-wrench-setting/#findComment-1269608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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