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Post by widge on Jun 8, 2019 16:19:09 GMT
Hi
I did a service on the car last month, but didnt get around to changing the spark plugs as i didnt have a small plug socket.
I had a go today but chickend out as I tried two and they both seemed very tight, once they moved they loosened a little then after a few turns tightened up again, is this normal? It is years since i changed plugs but the last ones i did, i could turn easily after I slackened them a bit.
dave
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Post by davrav on Jun 8, 2019 17:56:37 GMT
Give 'em a soak in a penetrant and then a gentle tweek forward a bit before trying the anti-clockwise turn Dave.
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Post by bigkev on Jun 8, 2019 18:24:45 GMT
If I recall correctly, the torque is a mere 15lbft, Dave, and if ye need a wee mini torque wrench over just shout. Davrav correct......virtually PUDDLE in some good release oil to spark plug recesses and work both ways until free.
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Post by unclebob on Jun 8, 2019 20:46:26 GMT
The Rav4 plugs can be very tight as the are 60k between servicing, when I done them on my car I was worried they would snap ..I used a deep socket on a wobble drive extension and they all came out ok.
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Post by widge on Jun 8, 2019 21:07:06 GMT
Hi I did a service on the car last month, but didnt get around to changing the spark plugs as i didnt have a small plug socket. I had a go today but chickend out as I tried two and they both seemed very tight, once they moved they loosened a little then after a few turns tightened up again, is this normal? It is years since i changed plugs but the last ones i did, i could turn easily after I slackened them a bit. dave Thanks for the comments, now I know it is normal I will give it another go. Dave |
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Post by widge on Jun 10, 2019 20:43:11 GMT
Hi I did a service on the car last month, but didnt get around to changing the spark plugs as i didnt have a small plug socket. I had a go today but chickend out as I tried two and they both seemed very tight, once they moved they loosened a little then after a few turns tightened up again, is this normal? It is years since i changed plugs but the last ones i did, i could turn easily after I slackened them a bit. dave Thanks for the comments, now I know it is normal I will give it another go. Dave Followed your advice and all went well today. Thanks again Dave |
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