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Shop Time w/T.W. Friends. Torque wrench on spark plugs, we need answers so cast your vote now

Discussion in 'Garage / Workshop' started by six5crèéd, Jun 5, 2020.

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Do you use a torque wrench on spark plugs?

  1. Always

    23.8%
  2. Never have

    57.1%
  3. 1-2 uggha duggha's should do it

    9.5%
  4. What is a torque wrench?

    23.8%
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  1. Jul 12, 2025 at 7:17 PM
    RustyGreen

    RustyGreen A breaker point guy in a Bluetooth world

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    I can respect that.

    I haven't been in a tent in 35 years - have enough problems sleeping in a bed. ;)
    For my limited time away from home a decent motel is just fine. :D
     
  2. Jul 12, 2025 at 7:18 PM
    RustyGreen

    RustyGreen A breaker point guy in a Bluetooth world

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    ...And Mrs Green views the "great outdoors" as that vast space between the house and the car.

    On a scale of 1-10 her interest in camping is a negative 4.

    :rofl:
     
    Last edited: Jul 12, 2025 at 7:24 PM
  3. Jul 12, 2025 at 7:36 PM
    Pointeman

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    And this is why we have our trailer. The wife said “No More” with wet tents. I am really enjoying this one.IMG_2938.jpg
     
  4. Jul 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
    POOLGUY

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    Tent camping was for when that was all I could afford. I have great memories camping with my family.

    Then, I built this little camper: IMG_0087.jpgIMG_2731.jpg
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    kitchen before I had a fridge/freezer
    IMG_1901.jpg

    Still fun to use, but set up takes me to long by myself. The future camping rig will be a self contained camper. Then, I can just pull up and enjoy with minimal set up time.
     
  5. Jul 13, 2025 at 1:57 AM
    PzTank

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    Had to keep checking if I was in the camper thread or not :rofl:

    Great discussion on something I know nothing about :thumbsup:

    Project house is closing Tuesday. I hope the lawn dries out so I can squeeze in another, final cut :woot:

    Good morning everyone, I hope you have a pleasant Sunday :hattip:
     
  6. Jul 13, 2025 at 3:49 AM
    POOLGUY

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    Good morning shop crew, hope everyone has a great and blessed Sunday.
     
  7. Jul 13, 2025 at 3:50 AM
    POOLGUY

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    Congratulations on the project house. :thumbsup:


    Good morning
     
  8. Jul 13, 2025 at 3:51 AM
    Delta09

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    Morning folks :hattip:

    Flower beds are a mess and need weeded, bushes need trimmed, and it's like 100% humidity out there o_O

    In other news I've forgotten how expensive bodywork is. The first owner of my WRX put the obnoxious STI wing on the car...

    [​IMG]

    I'd like to return the look to stock, but man the options are expensive. If I weld in the holes myself, prep everything, local bodyshop is like $1500 for a paint/clear and blend into the quarters. Trying to find a decent used trunk in the same color is still in the $500 range. I could just put plugs in the holes, but man I don't like the thought of that. Have a feeling I'm just gonna have to live with it :annoyed:
     
  9. Jul 13, 2025 at 4:54 AM
    1buzzbait

    1buzzbait like that weed in yer manicured lawn

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    it's fine..........Racer Adam
     
  10. Jul 13, 2025 at 5:00 AM
    Delta09

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    Maybe, but I drive it like an old man :rofl:
     
  11. Jul 13, 2025 at 5:36 AM
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    That will just throw off the cops.
     
  12. Jul 13, 2025 at 6:09 AM
    Kilo Charlie

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    Sounds like the cheapest option is to leave it as is ... nothing wrong with that
     
  13. Jul 13, 2025 at 6:12 AM
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    Take it off and put it on the Camry.
     
  14. Jul 13, 2025 at 6:13 AM
    Delta09

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    Probably :pout:

    It is painted the wrong shade of blue and the paint is starting to fail, so I have to strip it all and re-do it. Now if I can find my spray gun...
     
  15. Jul 13, 2025 at 6:13 AM
    Delta09

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    Bro... :rofl:
     
  16. Jul 13, 2025 at 6:14 AM
    Kilo Charlie

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    Unfortunately I cannot see the photo at this moment but I'm sure you'll get it fingered out!
     
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    Fargo Taco

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    :devil:
     
  18. Jul 13, 2025 at 6:17 AM
    Delta09

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    o_O



    :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
     
  19. Jul 13, 2025 at 6:17 AM
    PzTank

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    Take it off and sell it to some kid to offset the $$$ of repair :thumbsup:
     
  20. Jul 13, 2025 at 6:18 AM
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    I maintain my thoughts on this matter!
     

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