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Thread: how to remove spark plug on 400EX?

  1. #11
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    When tighting the spark plug back in, how do I know how much torque to tighten it if I dont have a special tool?
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  2. #12
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    Originally posted by Bill Fuller
    I forget the price but I believe it was around $10.As for fit and design,they want you to use thier tool so you don't put a rachet and socket on the plug and over tighten it causing even more frustration.I'm not trying to get into an argument here I just think that a person like yourself who has hade so much wrench time on a Honda product would appreciate Honda designing a simple tool to save you a bunch of *****ing when you pull the threads out of the motor because of over tourqing the plug.
    They don't require a special tool on their cars to prevent overtightening.

  3. #13
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    Originally posted by cyba888
    When tighting the spark plug back in, how do I know how much torque to tighten it if I dont have a special tool?


    The manual says to tighten the plug 1/8 turn after it sets.
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    It was a pain in the arse for me to get the spark plug out too, so I just went and spent 6 bucks (yes i got the wrench for for 6 bucks) and now its so simple a monkey could do it. You dumber than a monkey? lol
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    Tip: Use the stock tool and put a small piece of weatherstripping up inside the hole. It gets hot in there and this will grab the plug.
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    hardest thing to do to one. It sucks
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    Originally posted by 250EXstud
    hardest thing to do to one. It sucks
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