plugs/wires install help needed
plugs/wires install help needed i'm installing a new set of ngk tr-55's and msd 8.5mm wires and just had a few questions.
first, on the ngk box it says only hand tighten the plugs and then add another 1/16 turn with a socket? would this be tight enough? i put anti-seize on the threads and i think they might need to be tightened down until they're at least in a few turns more (when i removed the stock plugs i literally had to yank the socket with all my might to remove them).
second, the boot of the wires is supposed to click once on the plug and twice on the coil packs when it's going in?
third, should the di-electric grease go on both the plug as well as the coil pack connection?
thanks guys and have a great holiday
first, on the ngk box it says only hand tighten the plugs and then add another 1/16 turn with a socket? would this be tight enough? i put anti-seize on the threads and i think they might need to be tightened down until they're at least in a few turns more (when i removed the stock plugs i literally had to yank the socket with all my might to remove them).
second, the boot of the wires is supposed to click once on the plug and twice on the coil packs when it's going in?
third, should the di-electric grease go on both the plug as well as the coil pack connection?
thanks guys and have a great holiday
Do NOT tighten them a few turns after they seat! You will strip the threads out in the heads! I thread them in til they seat, and then "snug" them up. I'd say the 1/16th of a turn they specify is pretty close. No more than an 1/8th for sure.
Yes, the wires will click twice on the coil packs, and once on the plug.
I don't use anything on the connections personally, but, if your going to use some, go ahead and apply it to both ends.
Yes, the wires will click twice on the coil packs, and once on the plug.
I don't use anything on the connections personally, but, if your going to use some, go ahead and apply it to both ends.
Originally Posted by BlazinT/A
you can get to #8 form under the hood but its just a PITA!
#8 is easy from the top.
Just kneel on the battery and lean over the engine and do it by feel.
Dielectric grease on both ends
DO NOT overtighten. 1/4 turn is fine.
One click on both ends.
#8 to me wasnt all that bad, once u find that one little angle with the 1'' extension, its not bad at all. i pretty much climbed onto the front of my engine carefully and once i found the angle, it was cake gettin it in and out. Good luck
