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This is on an 02 9-3SE HOT
I have done a lot of searching and read a lot of threads. A lot of things were cleared up for me, but a couple of things I am still a bit confused on. I thought it would be better to start another spark plug thread now, than to have the car apart and then have to post
So far I gather that I need to following items:
Spark Plugs (duh)
Plug gapping tool
Spark Plug Socket - 5/8 inch
Socket extension?
di-electric grease
anti-seize
compressed air
Now the questions.
Do I need the socket extension?
How do I use a plug gapping tool? Can you suggest one that I should get?
As far as the anti-seize compound, I understand that you are supposed to rub some on the threads of the plugs before you put them in, correct? But what am I supposed to do with the di-electric grease?
As far as the compressed air, am I just spraying out the area after I pull the old plugs out? Do I need to do any additional cleaning?
With regard to inserting the new plugs I have read that you should hand tighten all the way down, and then use the ratchet till you hit a bit of resistance. At this point I have read that you should turn the plug an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn to properly seat it. Do I need a torque wrench for this?
Thank you all again for your kind assistance and patience!
Doug
I have done a lot of searching and read a lot of threads. A lot of things were cleared up for me, but a couple of things I am still a bit confused on. I thought it would be better to start another spark plug thread now, than to have the car apart and then have to post
So far I gather that I need to following items:
Spark Plugs (duh)
Plug gapping tool
Spark Plug Socket - 5/8 inch
Socket extension?
di-electric grease
anti-seize
compressed air
Now the questions.
Do I need the socket extension?
How do I use a plug gapping tool? Can you suggest one that I should get?
As far as the anti-seize compound, I understand that you are supposed to rub some on the threads of the plugs before you put them in, correct? But what am I supposed to do with the di-electric grease?
As far as the compressed air, am I just spraying out the area after I pull the old plugs out? Do I need to do any additional cleaning?
With regard to inserting the new plugs I have read that you should hand tighten all the way down, and then use the ratchet till you hit a bit of resistance. At this point I have read that you should turn the plug an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn to properly seat it. Do I need a torque wrench for this?
Thank you all again for your kind assistance and patience!
Doug