(Kildare)Loan needed Torque wrench & Spark Plug gap gauge

Gregsor

Hi Folks,

As per title,whilst trying to do as much on a string these days,i got my plugs of Ebay and presumed they would be preset but they aren`t,so along with a tourqe wrench to complete the little job properly i need a gap gauger.

If anyone would be as kind to oblige a loan of these devices for an hour or two over the weekend i would be highly grateful!:)

I live in Newbridge Kildare and don`t mind a bit of a trek,and a security deposit can be arranged(not that i don`t look trusthworthy )

Thanks,

Greg

JHMEG

Plugs are gapped close enough in the factory and unless that was upset in transit they should still be fine.

A torque wrench for tightening plugs isn't necessary. Tighten with a regular wrench and when they're quite tight give them another quarter turn.

Gregsor

JHMEG wrote: »

Plugs are gapped close enough in the factory and unless that was upset in transit they should still be fine.

A torque wrench for tightening plugs isn't necessary. Tighten with a regular wrench and when they're quite tight give them another quarter turn.

Thanks for the info Jhmeg,just from the researching on do`s and don`t it seems to be overall a better method to do so with a tourqe wrench for which the engine will benefit in the long run,so i`d prefer not to learn the hard way!

The NGK plugs state on the box"adjust the spark plug to engine makers specification",sounds good enough for me,as i am aware they are also suited for other car brands and not only my Honda CRV.

**I seem to have it sorted for now and most likely to be picking up the required tools tomorrow,thanks all;)**

mickdw

You are being very exact and to be honest if you got the plugs done in ANY garage, I cant see them checking the gaps. modern plugs are v good in this regard. Torque wrench could be done without too but if not very experienced it will be worth while

Lex Luthor

if you can't do the job right then don't do it at all....

I'm always happier that I have a torque wrench when putting in plugs

mick.fr

What car do you have?

JHMEG

Spark plugs have a built in crush washer, like the washer on the oil bolt in the sump. That means you have quite a bit of leeway when tightening.

If a plug isn't tight enough the engine will hesitate slightly when idling. That's all.

It's difficult to over-tighten a plug. You'd want to be trying to do damage.

In 10 years of changing plugs I've never gapped or needed to use a torque wrench.

Lex Luthor

if you're well used to it jhmeg, then you can do it with your eyes closed, but I was always nervous doing them on the 156 in case i overtightened and bust a thread...copper grease is always a good one for the threads before putting them in to help prevent the seizing next time they come out

JHMEG

Lex Luthor wrote: »

copper grease is always a good one for the threads before putting them in to help prevent the seizing next time they come out

Muscles always work for me!

galwaytt

plugs are preset for the majority. It's only older cars, with lower kv ign systems that it's as sensitive.

You don't use a torque wrench for plugs. It's hand tight + 1/4 turn. It even says it on the box iirc.........

A torque wrench cannot read for a crush washer.......