previous problem found out

[quiksilvia]

some may remember that i had a boost prob and a tap noise a couple weeks back, it turns out that my spark plug for the #3 cyolinder keeps working its way out, and i tourqued it pretty good. anyone had this problem? i know i can either get amother head or redo the threads, any other options?

[MojoMan]

Well......are the threads stripped out? dont muscle tork the hell outta it. If the threads aren't stripped than thats good. But if they aren't stripped and the plug keeps coming out then something wierd is def wrong. I wouldnt recommend using lock tight but I would try something.

[SpeedRacer1]

Its time for you to get a torque wrench and quit guessing.

[BuudWeizErr]

What are the torque specs for the spark plugs?

[VitaminT]

What are the torque specs for the spark plugs?

14.75122 ft/lbs to 21.38927 ft/lbs

I find it hard to torque spark plugs due to the low torque value and I only have a 1/2" drive wrench. It would probably be better to do it with a small wrench.

[quiksilvia]

well thanks for restating what i said mojo, but yea the threads are bad, i called the shop that i got the clip from and they said that they would give me a new head to put on, so guess what i get to do next week? buy a new head gasket and other ish and replace the head, i love cars. i talked to nistech and he thought i could retap the hole and put new threads in bla bla bla, but if i can get a new head-thats the way to go for longevity of the motor. well...problem solved i guess

[NISTECH]

you could try some good loctite to get you by till monday when you get the head. that was mentioned by one of the other guys. after you called the second time i told them about your delima.

[quiksilvia]

thats whta my buddy said, its getting worse is the problem, so ill try that stuff tomorrow, i have a friends car for the next couple days so im not too worried, thanks again scott

[NISTECH]

no prob brandon

[quiksilvia]

i can get the parts for about 400$ and do it myself, or pay to have it done and be out of $1000, i hope this isnt too hard...im poor like whoa

[Machine]

if the head is free what costs $400? besides like 100 for a head gasket

[quiksilvia]

im getting a metal apexi hg, and arp head studs, the other gaskets, and coolant and oil