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 ot:xterra
#891047
06/17/08 04:53 PM
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Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 326
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Mudrunner
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I was wondering if anyone can help me. I am going to give my girls xterra a tune up, but i cant find the torque spec for the plugs. i cant find it any of the owners manuals, and the dealers just want me to bring it in. Its an 03 v6. not the turbo.
tom
99 wrangler sport, auto. 2.5 inch lift, 31 MTR's
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 Re: ot:xterra
[Re: tcoff]
#891048
06/17/08 10:34 PM
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Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 534
Rock Warrior
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I didn't even know there was a torque spec for a plug....I have always just tightened them snug when I've checked or changed them. Maybe I've been lucky? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" />
97tj, Shaved Ford 9 rear, 4:10's, New 35x12.5 BFG KM2's to test!, Warn x8000i, ARB's, Quick Disco's, Hand Throttle, & it's my DD. 
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[Re: DBL_DTY97TJ]
#891049
06/17/08 11:43 PM
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Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 7,768
Web Wheeler
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Mee too dbl.. I'm guessing I put maybe 20ftlbs.. I just tighten em with my wrist not my arm.. I have had to get broke plugs out of other guys heads...not a pretty thing! Big Jim <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />
professional bovine relocation specialist
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Re: ot:xterra
[Re: BigJim]
#891050
06/18/08 12:20 AM
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Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 692
Rock Warrior
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I have always just tightened spark plugs too. I think the official torque for a plug with a crush gasket, is to tighten the plug until the gasket is crushed.
99 XJ Sport 2 Door, 4.0L, 5 speed, all stock. Daily Driver
79 F150 Standard Cab Short Box, 400ci, NP435, NP205, 35" SSRs
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Re: ot:xterra
[Re: BigJim]
#891051
06/18/08 03:44 PM
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Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 326
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Mudrunner
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ya i always did till snug, but then i was looking through my hondas owner manual and came across the torque spec for those plugs and it was 13ftlbs. good thing i cought that cause i think my snug is tighter than 13lbs. so just out of curiosity i check the jeep and its was 27 or 28 cant quite remember. so thats why i was asking about the xterra. and can you believe it asked for platnum plugs.
99 wrangler sport, auto. 2.5 inch lift, 31 MTR's
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Re: ot:xterra
[Re: tcoff]
#891052
06/23/08 04:44 PM
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Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,038
Body Damage is Cool
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Not sure about the torque spec, doesn't take much with the crush washers. A bit of copper antisieze on the treads is good for next time. Soak the plug base in liquid wrench for a couple hours if it doesn't come out easy. I've heard the #6 plug on the Xterra (much like the Toyota 3VZE V6) is a ROYAL pain in the <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" /> to get a socket on. You might need a couple universal joints and extensions.
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