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Originally Posted by patrickt
FWIW, I have to use a torque wrench on anything that calls for less than 40 ft/lbs. My aluminum heads clearly state 12 ft/lbs with a dab of anti-seize. To me, that feels "finger tight." If I didn't have an array of torque wrenches, click and pointer, I'd strip every aluminum thread I have on my cars.  |
I am familiar with the experience Patrick. It's not as if I haven't wrecked my share. It's just over time I've turned down the volume on my torquing enthusiasm — and to my surprise and elation it seems to have worked out well.
These inserts are stunningly strong, hard anodized aluminum and what I liked most was their ability to properly image combustion heat on the plugs