Originally Posted by Esanchez8701

oh yes im sorry man my head is a bit clouded im still pondering on how it happened. I torqued it with one full turn and then a half a turn i believe thats correct right ? No anti seize was used. Ok now that we got that out of the way seems that the plug bursted but its possible it wasnt torqued right so maybe it was loose.

I read earlier in this thread that if you hear a ticking sound or clicking sound coming from the engine then its most likely that one of the plugs could be loose. Is that what you call a misfire ?

Originally Posted by nfnsquared

There is no pressure on the coil. It sits on top of the spark plug. Sounds like the plug blew out. Question is why?

And I asked about proper torque on the spark plug, not gap. And whether or not you used anti-seize on the plug threads per the service manual procedure.

Originally Posted by NEWireless

I had an engine misfire code right before my plug blew out. So I suspect the plug was loose despite my tech saying that he always torques to mfg spec.

Originally Posted by nfnsquared

But the question is: Which mfg spec did he use? Acura or NKG?

Originally Posted by NEWireless

He said he always uses engine manufacturer torque spec because warranties are on engines not plugs.

Originally Posted by nfnsquared

So he used 13 ft-lbs?? Did he use anti-seize on the plug threads?

Originally Posted by NEWireless

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