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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 10:50 AM
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I dont know if i am the only one who has this problem, but has anyone else had the issue of their spark plugs backing themselves out over time? I have to tighten my plugs once every 2-3 months...Its not bad, a 30 minute job at the most, but its rather annoying. Can anyone think of a way to get it to not do this other than lock tighting them? I am not wanting to do this cuz they are a PITA to change already! lol
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 11:00 AM
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I have the same promblem with my winter beater.
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 11:26 AM
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My wifes Isuzu Rodeo used to have that problem (also had aluminum heads). I was always afraid to tighten the plugs any more than was suggested. I think it was always the same plug IIRC.

I don't think you would want to locktite them as they need conductivity (unlike a bolt), and the locktite may cause bad grounding.

I ended up putting in a heicoil on that plug hole and the problem went away (well, at least until we traded in that POS)
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 11:57 AM
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helicoils arent really an option IMO as its almost every cylinder, well, at least 5 or 6 of them...
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 10:53 PM
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i had one blow out before. talk about scary as hell. oh and LOUD. they all seem to be fine now though. that was a few years ago. i must not of tightened.
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