spark plug torque spec?? weird sound

pscheers · 08-06-2008, 12:50 PM

anyone know the best torque setting to torque a spark pluge too , i have a 2003 chevy silverado 2500 series ... 4x4 , with a 6.0 ....also when i start the truck it makes a sound like you hear on a truck with air brakes , it only happens once ever 20 or so starts . and last for only a seccond . sounds like its coming from the power steering pump .. but im not sure , any help would be much appericated

Case 7230 · 08-06-2008, 01:22 PM

Torque for spark plugs? For cast iron heads, 10mm plugs 15ft.lbs., 14mm. plugs 30ft.lbs., 18mm. plugs 40ft.lbs.. For aluminum heads, 10mm plugs 10ft.lbs., 14mm. plugs 25ft.lbs. and 18mm. plugs 35ft.lbs. That`s what I would use anyway.

75K30 · 08-06-2008, 01:22 PM

Spark Plug Installation Instructions

mudseeker · 08-06-2008, 05:19 PM

i just tighten them until they bottom out, then give it another quarter to half turn depending on feel. may not be the "right" way but i never have a problem with plugs.

brad4eva · 08-06-2008, 06:48 PM

I use the same technique as mud!

pscheers · 09-14-2008, 09:33 AM

Thanks guys super help...

brad4eva · 09-14-2008, 10:12 AM

anytime bro !

08-06-2008, 12:50 PM	#1
pscheers Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 79	spark plug torque spec?? weird sound anyone know the best torque setting to torque a spark pluge too , i have a 2003 chevy silverado 2500 series ... 4x4 , with a 6.0 ....also when i start the truck it makes a sound like you hear on a truck with air brakes , it only happens once ever 20 or so starts . and last for only a seccond . sounds like its coming from the power steering pump .. but im not sure , any help would be much appericated

08-06-2008, 05:19 PM	#4
mudseeker mod-o-tator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 4,059	i just tighten them until they bottom out, then give it another quarter to half turn depending on feel. may not be the "right" way but i never have a problem with plugs. __________________ member map add yourself

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brad4eva Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 323	I use the same technique as mud! __________________ //B-rad

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brad4eva Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 323	anytime bro ! __________________ //B-rad

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08-06-2008, 01:22 PM	#2
Case 7230 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 231	Torque for spark plugs? For cast iron heads, 10mm plugs 15ft.lbs., 14mm. plugs 30ft.lbs., 18mm. plugs 40ft.lbs.. For aluminum heads, 10mm plugs 10ft.lbs., 14mm. plugs 25ft.lbs. and 18mm. plugs 35ft.lbs. That`s what I would use anyway.

08-06-2008, 01:22 PM	#3
75K30 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,544	Spark Plug Installation Instructions

09-14-2008, 09:33 AM	#6
pscheers Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 79	Thanks guys super help...

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