Thanks!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Understand. This video is about Proper Torque - Spark Plugs By NGK:https://www.denniskirk.com/ngk The only torque wrench that I have reads 10-80 pounds, so I really don't trust it for 11 ft-lbs since it's so close to the limit of the wrench. Proper torque specs for both aluminum and cast iron cylinder heads are listed below. Timing Belt Tensioner â 32-43 ft-lb (nut-conical washer-washer) Idler Pulley â 32-43 ft-lb. Come join the discussion about Bimmerfest events, production numbers, programming, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! Spark plugs: 11-17 (132-204 in-lbs) Engine oil drain plug (19mm) 22-30/31-41: Gearbox drain plug (24mm) 29-43/39-59: 23 +/- 3Nm. Of course, it is probably right there in front of me. 18 ft pound is for V6 engine not 2.5L. After changing the plugs, I torqued them all to 12 ft lbs of torque. BTW, Ron's note below? Bolts-Final Pass in Sequence), Crankshaft Bearing Cap Studs (Outer ft. JavaScript is disabled. That's too high. in Sequence-Excluding the Medium Length Bolts at the Front and Rear of Unless you're using a 1/4" extension and flexing it into foot lbs range then the final value will be less. Torque Spec Database. A spark plug damaged this way can lead to premature spark plug failure and even engine damage. #10 - 22 in. How to Install Ignition Coils and Spark Plugs on a R32 Nissan Skyline GTR RB26DETT; By flowgoode - March, 2nd 2017. The typical torque specification for oil drain plugs on an aluminum oil pan is 20 to 25 foot-pounds. Body Bolt, Stud, Automatic Transmission Case Extension lbs. Torque values assume clean, dry threads. (N.m) A/C Compressor Bolt 37 (50) Bypass Pipe Bolt 15 (21) Camshaft Gear Bolt 173 (234) Camshaft Thrust Plate Bolt 16 (22) Connecting Rod Cap Bolt (Angular Tightening Method) 1st Step 47 (64) 2nd Step Tighten Additional 30° Bolts in Sequence), Cylinder Head Bolts (Final Pass all M11 Bolts Use the Champion torque recommendation below as a guide for tightening all spark plugs. The forth made it to 115 ft lbs, 1/8 turn past 100 ft lbs (7/8s of a turn passed 85 ft lbs) ⦠Once the gasket has made contact with the cylinder head, use the torque wrench to tighten it to the tightening torque shown below. Timing belt cover â 2.2-3.6 ft-lb. I could feel the crush washer deform. I have a Z3 1.9L 1997. 18 lb ft : Spark Plugs (Cylinder Heads-New) 15 lb ft : Spark Plugs (all Subsequent Installations) 11 lb ft : Throttle Body Bolts : 106 lb in : Transmission Housing Bolt : 37 lb ft : Valve Lifter Guide Bolts : 106 lb in : Valve Rocker Arm Bolts : 22 lb ft : Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolts : 106 lb in : Water Inlet Housing Bolts : 11 lb ft They looked pretty good as well. Hopefully, everything will go OK and no plugs would be seized. Step-by-Step Instructions Tapered Seat Plugs. My engine came new with Bosch Platinum +4 plugs. Pass), Connecting Rod Bolts - First Design (Final You may simply over stretch the bolt. This will help ensure proper seating and adequate ⦠Quick useful info... Bike is a 1999 Honda Rebel 250. RB26 Torque Specs. http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/techinfo/spark_plugs/installation.asp?nav=31300&country=US#installing, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter, Suite 901, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. lbs. FWIW, the H4 engine uses a 12 mm spark plug, while the H6 still uses a 14 mm plug, which may help explain the difference in torque specs. Problem with a spark plug is it's hollow, so you could break it. The following are the recommended torque values. Thanks. in Sequence), Cylinder Head Bolts (Second Pass all M11 My OEM BMW Bosch spark plugs appear to be M14 (after measuring with my bolt gauge). Position Switch to Valve Body Bolt. You put anti-seize on the threads? Strap Nut (at Right Front Vapor Vent Pipe Stud), Spark Plugs (all Subsequent Installations), Case Extension to Case Bolt (4WD Shipping), Forward Accumulator Cover to Valve Body Bolt, Plug Assembly, Automatic Transmission Oil Pan ITEM TORQUE SPECIFICATION (Foot-pounds / Newton-meters) Spark plugs: 11-17 (132-204 in-lbs) Engine oil drain plug (19mm) 22-30/31-41: Gearbox drain plug (24mm) All specs are taken from Helms/GM documentation for a 2000 Model F-body. Has Porsche put out a service bulletin on this? Studs-Final Pass in Sequence), Cylinder Head Bolts (First Pass all M11 Bolts Spark Plug To Cylinder Head 11 (Y-car), Transmission Fluid Pressure Manual Valve 5/16" - 19 ft. lbs. Over tightening will result in a deformed spark plug, with the internal seal damaged. 1/4 " - 10 ft. lbs. The table below lists the torquing specifications for most spark plugs being installed in either cast iron or aluminum cylinder heads. Will it state such on the spark plug box? GM 3.4L-207ci-V6 Engine Torque Specs. However in order to ensure proper seating of a conical seat spark plug, it is a good idea to torque the spark plug, loosen it a 1/4 turn and torque it again. Fast forward 7k miles. Just remember a spark plug is not just made for one car. Spark plug torque question (13ft lbs) Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 8 of 8 Posts. Spark Plug Torque? What is the ft/lb or in/lb torque specs? When installing the spark plug, first screw it in by hand. Nov 19 2014, 7:58pm. too. I ran the sparks plugs in by hand until they seated, and then torqued them with a torque wrench. The GM service manual calls for 11-13 ft lbs. Over 6,000 Automotive Torque Specs. I have searched the motor 3 or 4 times and canât find it. A copy of the FSM from 1998 also gives 22 + 2 ft. lbs. Notes "spark plug applications are subject to change". According to the Haynes manual it says to torque: 2001 to 2005 at 15 Ft-lbs. To be honest though I've never used a torque wrench for plugs, NGK pretty much has a guide on the box , it depends on the thread diameter and seat type but iirc for 12mm gasket plugs it's 1/4 turn past finger type. So different spark plug brand name have different torque specifications? Thanks. Pass), Connecting Rod Bolts - Second Design (First ... Camshaft Specifications Twin Cam EVO Shovel XL Exhaust Systems EVO Exhaust Testing TC Exhaust Testing Each Cylinder Head), Cylinder Head Bolts (Final Pass M11 Medium Length Bolts at the Front and Rear of Each Cylinder Head in Sequence), Cylinder Head Bolts (M8 Inner Bolts in Some fasteners are spec'd as torquing dry and some lubricated. Pass), Connecting Rod Bolts - Second Design (Final I have a factory service manual and it says to put Loctite anti seize on the plug threads and torque plugs to 12 -18 foot pounds. 5.00 ft lbs gross torque and itâs 140cc. If you lubricate a bolt and use a dry torque spec, you will overtighten it. A forum community dedicated to BMW owners and enthusiasts. Sequence), Intake Manifold Bolts (Final Pass in I thought the plug threads were supposed to be installed "dry?". "I typically turn maximum allowable torqueage". My OEM BMW Bosch spark plugs appear to be M14 (after measuring with my bolt gauge). Some have steel heads and some have aluminum heads. Q&A TOP. I think I remember about 13 pounds of torque as a general spec on plugs. Search Car Torque Specifications by Engine or Model. This one had anti seize. I got scared about 125 inch pounds and stopped. I recently changed mine and after a week of driving 3 of them came loose. (Y), Pressure Control Solenoid Bracket to Valve Plug/Engine Type Foot Lbs. The Bentley manual (page 3-30) gives spark plug torque as 22 + 2 ft. lbs. Spark Plug Installation. Bringing the BMW community together. All 14mm spark plugs 19-22 220-260 18mm spark plugs: Avco Lycoming 30-35 360-420 Teledyne Continental 25-30 300-360 Franklin Engine Co 25-30 300-360 Pratt & Whitney Aircraft 25-30 300-360 Wright Aeronautical 35-40 420-480 This is the second B and S motor I have worked on that I canât find the model, type and code on. Wayne Dempsey's book gives 22 ft. lbs. Spark plug type Thread Diameter Cast Iron Cylinder Head (lb-ft.) Aluminum Clyinder Head (lb-ft.) Over 6,000 Automotive Torque Specs. Oil Pan-to-Front Cover), Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System Crank Bolt â 329-344 ft-lb. Miata Torque Specifications (Originally compiled by the San Diego Miata Club) Except where noted, all torque specifications listed are in Foot-pounds / Newton-meters. Pass), Crankshaft Balancer Bolt (Installation Torque Spec Database. Is there a proper spec for spark plug torque on these engines? I went 19. Spark plug x Cylinder head-13 Ignition coil x Cylinder head(19mm)-69 in lb Camshaft position sensor x Cylinder head(10mm)-69 in lb Crankshaft position sensor x Oil pump(10mm)-69 in lb Starting (3RZ-FE) Starter mounting bolt-29 Starter wire mounting nut-78 ⦠I don't know if Ford has since officially changed that spec or not... With aluminum heads and only ~4 threads of engagement I'd be real careful about over-tightening these things. The only information I have is that it is a 500E Series motor. Of course, you should only install spark plugs in a cool engine, because metal expands when its hot and installation may prove difficult. ... so there's no need to stray from the factory specs for torque. However, some of the old plugs were difficult to remove, probably the result of a dry install and 10 years of service, and since the new plugs are likely to be installed for many, many years before they are removed again, I put a VERY LIGHT coating of anti-seize on the threads to address this. #8 - 14 in. Cover Bolts, Intake Manifold Bolts (First Pass in 12 foot pounds equals 144 inch pounds so I grabbed my super accurate Snap On Dial Torque wrench and got busy. The box they came in indicates the torque spec is 30 Nm (+/- 3), which is about 22 ft-lbs. The box they came in indicates the torque spec is 30 Nm (+/- 3), which is about 22 ft-lbs. The use of anti-seize or thread lubricants will modify these values unpredictably, so read ⦠For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Going to 21 ft lbs you are over torquing it. Spark Plug Transmission Side Cover bolts Crankcase bolts Step 1 Step 2 ... Fastener Size - Torque ft. lbs. Now, I will say this: I had two plugs that felt less snug than the others - but it was nothing that bothered me. Sequence), Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Bolts and Studs, Engine Flywheel-to-Torque Converter Bolts, Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Bolts NGK's caution doesn't mean you can't use anti-seize, but if you do, reduce your torque to maybe 9-10 lb. According to Ron's note below the torque spec for M12 is 23 Nm (+/- 3), which is about 17 ft-lbs. can all have an effect on how much torque is required to seat the spark plug correctly. If I installed them dry I would use 22 ft-lbs (30 Nm). Pass-to Ensure the Balancer is Completely Installed), Crankshaft Balancer Bolt (First Pass-Install Since my understanding is that this torque spec is a "dry" spec, and I put a LIGHT coating of anti-seize on the threads, when I installed new plugs last December I torqued them to 19 ft-lbs to allow for this. I realize that not everyone agrees with this practice. Note: If using a torque wrench vs. plug wrench, please refer to the Torque Recommendations chart below. I use anti sieze when plugs are in an aluminum head. How do you determine thread - M12 or M14 for spark plugs? Don't follow the Bosch if it does not say to torque it for a specific vehicle then that info is useless. General. If you're worried about them backing out pull the COPs and check them every couple of weeks. Studs-First Pass in Sequence), Crankshaft Bearing Cap Studs (Outer Installed HD 6R12 plugs. Step One. Yes. First thing I did was a tune up. 12.5 ft pound sound right for 2.5L engine. Install the new plug finger tight, and complete the installation with a torque wrench. A spark plug that is under-torqued will not be fully seated in the cylinder head and heat dissipation will be slowed. If I have the 12M it would be less, correct? Yes, "dry" install is my understanding also. I chose that torque rating because its right in the middle of the torque specifications given by Ford. First and Final Passes), Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts (Inner Ngk 18 ft pound spec is too much than factory called for. The third plug broke right at of 100, 5/8s of a turn after 85 ft lbs. I know that the FSM says 11 ft-lbs, and that's not a lot. My question is the torque used during installation of the new plugs. The oil drain plug may be a basic drain plug, but the torque amount will be different. I need the torque spec for the head. Torque is one of the most critical aspects of spark plug installation. NOTE: Manufacturers' torque specifications always take precedence over the specifications shown in the table above.Exercise care when installing spark plugs as varying conditions such as temperature, threads, etc. Aluminum drain pans are more fragile than basic oil pans. (C/K), Plug Assembly, Automatic Transmission Oil Pan a NEW Bolt After the Installation Pass and Tighten as Described in the Special thanks to crackeregg for making these documents available in a digital format (saved me a lot of typing!). How odd. 2004 SPECIFICATIONS Sierra, Silverado, Cab & Chassis TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Application Ft. Lbs. Please use torque recommendation below as a guide for tightening all spark plugs. Manifold Bolts, Connecting Rod Bolts - First Design (First The 22 f-lbs is for the 14M correct. Search Car Torque Specifications by Engine or Model. It is extremly important not to exceed the installation torque. Torque directly affects the ability of the spark plug firing end to dissipate heat to the cylinder head. Click on One of the Links Below. The tightening torque for a spark plug changes with the diameter of the spark plug. (First Pass), Generator Rear Bracket-to-Engine Block Bolt, Ground Strap Bolt (at Rear of Cylinder Head), Ignition Coil Bracket-to-Valve Rocker Arm Spark Plug To Cylinder Head 11 Inch Lbs. Air Conditioning Compressor Bracket Bolts, Air Injection Reaction (AIR) Pipe-to-Exhaust My 2002 Ford Shop Manual shows plug torque to be 13 ft-lbs or 156 in-lbs. et over the plug hex and tighten carefully with a torque wrench. ... but keep on mind that torque depends on specific car specs, not spark plug type or size. Bolts-First Pass in Sequence), Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts (Inner Sequence), Oil Pan M8 Bolts (Oil Pan-to-Engine Block and The 2015 Legacy/Outback FSM torque spec for spark plugs is 13.3 ft-lb (2.5 H4 engine) and 15.5 ft-lb (3.6 H6 engine). I don't see it. 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