spark plugs coming loose...

[dr. brian]

I am having a few plugs come loose after a few weeks of use. The coil pack isn't coming up or anything just the plug itself. Anyone else have this issue and what are some solutions to stop it. Example: my first cylinder is the worse, the second not as bad, and finally the third which isn't as bad as the second. No problems with the fourth at all.

[eurogruppe]

tighten them up dumbass

[dr. brian]

Uh, of course I did that. Question was has anyone else had this issue thru driving and the solution to fix it without the use of adhesion.

And dumbass??? Pick a subject and lets see who the dumbass is...

[gunde]

Have you torqued the plugs on a cold engine? Some people say it is better to do it when the engine is cold. I don't know if it would make a difference though.

[festerfm]

i had an issue w/ #1. it took about a year after i changed the plugs but #1 coil pack kept popping up. i pulled the coil, and sure enough, plug was loose... i just tightened it and put it back together... no probs since..tho it has only been about 2 weeks now

[dr. brian]

Yep, did it and checked it with engine cold. It makes a huge difference in driving, felt like I lost power and I was mashing the throttle more and more. Sure enough loose. I tq'd them pretty hard with a cold engine so we'll see. Just curious what others have done to help it. I researched some stuff that drag cars use to keep from exploding their plugs but would be afraid I wouldn't get them out or something strange like that.

[CO AVANT]

If they are coming loose with the proper torque spec (~22 lb/ft) then try replacing the spark plugs with new ones that have sealing rings/washers. Also take a light and check to see if the threads in the head are still looking good and not stripped. Always torque plugs down on a cold motor if possible.