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BFL13
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Feb 13, 2015

Spark Plug Change in a Truck--How Hard Can it Be? Update#2

Update-fuel filter only- 26 Feb 15. Update 2- 28 Feb The 2003 Chev 2500HD 6.0 Gasser we got new with now 150,000km on it is getting cranky going up hills while towing. Lots of snappy bangs and th...
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Sport45
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Feb 13, 2015
Iraqvet05 wrote:
I've never torqued plugs. I usually tighten them by hand then a 1/4 turn with the ratchet but can always torque them too.


Hand tight plus a bit may work on plugs with gaskets, but you're asking for trouble using that method with taper seat plugs. Get a torque wrench and use it.

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