The New “What did you do with your Z today” (with off topic replies)

vtec to vvel · 09-04-2023, 09:49 AM

Nothing to it. Took about 30 min. to replace 4 plugs. For 120K miles, the plugs were not hard at all to get out (I saw many people had issues on getting these out, and some where it broke off inside the chamber. Cylinder 1 had a little bit of oil, and all the plugs had a wide gap. Decided not to use a torque wrench for the plugs, and hand-tightened and gave a little more with a ratchet.

vtec to vvel · 09-04-2023, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

Yea, my bad. Another senior moment!

It's okay. I have those too everyday.

God save the queen, man!

JNews86 · 09-04-2023, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Do it cold. And put anti sieze on the threads of the new plugs. Di electric grease inside the plug boots.

You mean loctite?

eastwest2300 · 09-04-2023, 11:16 AM

happy monday boys and girls, its going to be a good week.. stay frosty.

Rusty · 09-04-2023, 11:35 AM

MZ DAIZY · 09-04-2023, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JNews86

You mean loctite?

Plastisol. Keeps the sparks quiet.

MZ DAIZY · 09-04-2023, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

It's okay. I have those too everyday.

God save the queen, man!

danegrey · 09-04-2023, 03:28 PM

yes, its monday afternoon
enjoy the rest of the holiday

JNews86 · 09-04-2023, 04:15 PM

Abolish the ATF.

https://www.breitbart.com/2nd-amendm...nd-check-rule/

Also abolish the FBI, DEA, etc. They are all corrupt. Every one of them are traitors. Everything should be left the the local Sheriffs.

vtec to vvel · 09-04-2023, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

Nothing to it. Took about 30 min. to replace 4 plugs. For 120K miles, the plugs were not hard at all to get out (I saw many people had issues on getting these out, and some where it broke off inside the chamber. Cylinder 1 had a little bit of oil, and all the plugs had a wide gap. Decided not to use a torque wrench for the plugs, and hand-tightened and gave a little more with a ratchet.

Paranoia is getting the better of me. I've read not to overtighten, but now reading under-torquing has its downsides to. 15 ft. lb. is the torque spec, and what I did was hand-tighten and then did a 1/8 of a turn with a ratchet. Should this be fine?

JNews86 · 09-04-2023, 04:26 PM

Why not just spend the few dollars for a torque wrench though? You can use it for more than just this.

MZ DAIZY · 09-04-2023, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

Paranoia is getting the better of me. I've read not to overtighten, but now reading under-torquing has its downsides to. 15 ft. lb. is the torque spec, and what I did was hand-tighten and then did a 1/8 of a turn with a ratchet. Should this be fine?

You'll be fine. If it helps you sleep at night, drive it for a couple days (a week) and check them again, but you're being paranoid. Or... You could do what JNews said and buy yourself a cheapy (harbor freight) torque wrench. It'll come in handy if you ever want to rotate your own tires.

MZ DAIZY · 09-04-2023, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JNews86

Abolish the ATF.

https://www.breitbart.com/2nd-amendm...nd-check-rule/

Also abolish the FBI, DEA, etc. They are all corrupt. Every one of them are traitors. Everything should be left the the local Sheriffs.

MTG is already on record as stating she's not voting for funding the DOJ in its present state.

JNews86 · 09-04-2023, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

MTG is already on record as stating she's not voting for funding the DOJ in its present state.

She has said a lot.........

MZ DAIZY · 09-04-2023, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JNews86

She has said a lot.........

Yup, she’s a crazy broad, but I love her.

09-04-2023, 09:49 AM	#1576 (permalink)
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09-04-2023, 04:15 PM	#1584 (permalink)
JNews86 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: East Coast Age: 38 Posts: 1,452 Drives: 2021 STI Rep Power: 282896	Abolish the ATF. https://www.breitbart.com/2nd-amendm...nd-check-rule/ Also abolish the FBI, DEA, etc. They are all corrupt. Every one of them are traitors. Everything should be left the the local Sheriffs. Rusty, MZ DAIZY and Falconquey like this. Last edited by JNews86; 09-04-2023 at 04:17 PM.

09-04-2023, 04:26 PM	#1586 (permalink)
JNews86 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: East Coast Age: 38 Posts: 1,452 Drives: 2021 STI Rep Power: 282896	Why not just spend the few dollars for a torque wrench though? You can use it for more than just this. Rusty and vtec to vvel like this.

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