I just ejected a plug!
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Huh, no load. I haven't thought of that , makes sense. I hope the spring isn't that weak. Well, it was just $50 back then w/lifetime warranty. If it needs calibration,- (if it can be), I'll just return it.
I'm definitely going to check it against the digital. I'd hate to over torque my nuts. That might smart.
I'm definitely going to check it against the digital. I'd hate to over torque my nuts. That might smart.
Just borrowed a 3/4" drive big click style torque wrench from a steel company for a job I am on. Was told it was an $800 wrench and when not in use to make sure it is set back to zero to reduce spring wear.
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Yep, like I said, it makes sense. I never thought about that, or read the damn instructions. I'm going to check it first then set back.
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JK I have a Proto and a Craftsman (gave the rest of 'em to my son) and I ALWAYS reset to zero. Not like it's a tough job. What if the next time you use it, what you're torqueing is a different setting? Reminds me of the time quit a few years ago that the shop foreman was charging an A/C in a Toyota PU and said (this is the Gods truth) "I always put 3 lbs. of freon in everything"! I was left speechless! I showed him where the sticker called for 1.2 lbs.! 
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So I bought a timesert kit. $150 plus the inserts and some locktight another $30. Bought the kit used and its in very good condition did not come with inserts. So I go to the website http://mechanicstoolsandbits.com/ and find out I could have got the kit new for what I paid for it. Its all good though because its like new only been used 1 time and all. Anyway ordered the inserts they should be here in a couple of days. I'm working on preparing it-might as well. I was going to rent it from Galaxy but he is booked for awhile and all. Now I own the thing at any rate. If it ever happens again I bought 3 extra inserts so I'm good.
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I'll think about it but its a hassle. Got to get a paypal account and all that. then there is the general dealing with peoples crap. Not sure I'm down for more of that.
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I know I'm not... Been there.
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I have the plug hole all ready for the insert just waiting for it to arrive. So far its pretty easy. Hope it finishes off well but I rate it as a very simple deal anyone with basic skills can do. Atleast so far.
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I have a bad *** shop vacuum. Rigged up an extension hose with duct tape and sucked the hole out along with oiling the tap really good then after all that I blew out the hole with compressed air. The only thing I'm worried about is the ground strap came off the plug during the ejection. I'm confident the cylinder is clean otherwise.
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I have a bad *** shop vacuum. Rigged up an extension hose with duct tape and sucked the hole out along with oiling the tap really good then after all that I blew out the hole with compressed air. The only thing I'm worried about is the ground strap came off the plug during the ejection. I'm confident the cylinder is clean otherwise.
That's a Denso Iridium correct?
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Hard to say but it was running perfect right until it blew out. Most likely from banging around when the plug came out. It didnt "launch" stayed on top of the plug hole so it probably came off outside of the cylinder and hopefully the strap got blown away and yes its a denso plug.
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You could compression test just that cylinder before hand or, iduno, wait until later, up to you. Yea, I might just skip that and go ahead with the repair. If there's misfire issues after the fix, then I would have to go back in and compression test.
That sucks tho, -that motor is fairly new if I remember right. Hopefully that piece didn't get caught in the valves.
That sucks tho, -that motor is fairly new if I remember right. Hopefully that piece didn't get caught in the valves.
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probably has only 50k on it now had 40 when I got it and I've gone a bit over 10k. been a great motor so far. I looked for an 03+ engine this is an early 03 made in September 02 so I didnt get the heads with more threads That was the reason I went after an 03 engine but it was to early.. I liked the deal anyway but it sure would have been nice if I had got one made 6 months later.