i really have no idea, i'll try to check it again. the dark substance which i think is oil, covers the whole thread of the spark plugs
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Originally Posted by batusai_jr
if the suspected substance is on the threaded area, chances are, it is anti-seize compound. if the spark plugs were not tightened to their proper torque, it might be oil originating from leaks of the spark plug tube seals. if the tube seals are leaking, the first evidence would be swollen spark plug wire boots. if it comes from the combustion chambers, it will be consuming oil more than normal
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February 1st, 2011 08:50 PM #3how do i know if they are in their proper torque? do i need the gadget for that?
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February 2nd, 2011 01:02 PM #4 Originally Posted by batusai_jr
torque wrench is recommended by the car manufacturers, but most of sparkplug manufacturers tell you right on the box the plugs came in to tighten the plug an additional of 1/8 of a turn for taper seat type and 1/4 of a turn for gasket type plugs after the base or gasket made contact with the cylinder headLast edited by jick.cejoco; February 2nd, 2011 at 01:07 PM.
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February 2nd, 2011 10:29 PM #599% sparkplug seal iyan, nangyari na sakin plugs ko puro basa ung thread mganda manakbo tsaka walang usok. it happened to my car when they changed valve seal pero di pinalitan plug seal.
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