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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 11:19 AM
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Torque setting for spark plugs?
I will be putting new plugs in my 2006 C230 this weekend. Is there a specific torque setting for those plugs.

Also, do those plugs need to be gapped? Or are they preset?

I just got the Bosch OEM plugs from AutohousAZ.
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 11:25 AM
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I am pretty sure the spec is to tighten them down to 100ft-lbs. I did mine this past summer and that's what I have them set to. I also recommend putting just a dab of anti seize on them to make removal of them (if ever needed) much easier. Be sure not to add so much that is ends up oozing out and coming into contact with the igniter itself as Im sure no good can come of that.
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Originally Posted by Moreira_C230
I am pretty sure the spec is to tighten them down to 100ft-lbs. I did mine this past summer and that's what I have them set to. I also recommend putting just a dab of anti seize on them to make removal of them (if ever needed) much easier. Be sure not to add so much that is ends up oozing out and coming into contact with the igniter itself as Im sure no good can come of that.
Are we talking about lug bolts or spark plugs?!
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 11:41 AM
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Are we talking about lug bolts or spark plugs?!


Can you say "broken off in engine"?
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Originally Posted by splinter
Are we talking about lug bolts or spark plugs?!
wait sorry lol, brain fart.


I don't know where I pulled 100 ft lbs, the correct answer is 17lbs. Was definitely thinking of lug bolts.


/End Foot in Mouth
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Moreira_C230
wait sorry lol, brain fart.


I don't know where I pulled 100 ft lbs, the correct answer is 17lbs. Was definitely thinking of lug bolts.
No worries...yup, M272 = 23 Nm/17 ft.-lbs. on the plugs. 9 Nm for the coil pack bolts.

Go easy.
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Easy is key here. Essentially till it feels snug, then pull out
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Easy is key here. Essentially till it feels snug, then pull out
Are we still talking about spark plugs?
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Glyn,

I got the bosch oem plugs. Do they need to be gapped? If so, do you know what the gap should be?
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They are pre gapped.
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They are pre gapped.
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