I am in the process of changing my spark plugs, what exactly do I have to do, I dont understand at ll,apparently I need a socket wrench? And how do I kow how far to tighen the pl;ugs when I am putting the new ones in

 

1.) Spark plug replacement requires a spark plug socket which fits onto a ratchet wrench. This socket is lined with a rubber grommet to protect the porcelain insulator of the spark plug and to hold the plug while you insert it into the spark hole. You will also need a wire type feeler gauge to check and adjust the spark plug gap and a turque wrench to tighten the new plugs to the specified torque (13 Ft-lbs). Otherwise, you can just purchase a pregapped or Bosch platinum which requires no gapping.

2.) To prevent the possibility of mixing up spark plug wires, work on one spark plug at a time. Remove the wire and boot from on spark plug. Grasp the boot - not the cable. give it a half twisting motion and pull straight out.

3.) To remove the spark plugs, you will need a Extension to your rachet because they are deeply recessed. Turn them counterclock wise with the spark plug socket until it is loose then pull straight up.

4.) Lightly coat the threads of the new spark plugs with anit-seize compound to insure that the spark plugs do not seize in the alluminum cylinder.

5.) It's often difficult to insert spark plugs into their holes without cross-threading them. To avoid this possibility, fit a piece of 3/8 inch rubber hose over the end of the spark plug. The flexible hose acts as a universal joint to help align the plug with the plug hole. Should the plug begin to cross-thread, the hose will slip on the spark plug, preventing thread damage. Then tighten the spark to the specific torque.

6.) Attach the plug wire to the new spark plug, again using a twisting motion on the boot until it is firmly seated on the end of the spark plug.

7.) Follow the above procedure for the remaining spark plugs, replacing them one at a time to prevent mixing up the spark plug wires.

Thatz it... have fun.. hope that helps

 

You can't do this with a normal socket wrench and extension. You need one made for spark plugs. The difference is there a rubber sill around the sides to help pull the spark plug out of the valve. As far a tightening it, if you don't have a tourque wrench, hand tight it then another 1/4 turn.

Remember...righty tighty and lefty loosy

 

make sure the engine is cool too...cuz if it hot and you stick that cold spark plug socket, the spark plug might crack on u and fall into the cylinder head and fuck up ur engine.