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Stock Problems/IssuesDiscussions related to warranty related issues and repairs, or other problems with the OEM parts and software for MINI Cooper (R50), Cabrio (R52), and Cooper S (R53) MINIs.
I am about to install the stage 3 outmotoring ignition kit (with colder plugs) and a 15% SC pulley, I think I have everything figured out except the plugs. Should they be torqued to a specific setting or just reasonably tight? any input would be greatly appreciated.
...I have everything figured out except the plugs. Should they be torqued to a specific setting or just reasonably tight?
20 Ft. Lbs. Cold.
Use a good torque wrench and check them regularly. I change my oil every 5000 miles and use that time to check the plugs for tightness. There have been a bunch of folks that have had their plugs loosen and get ejected from the engine destroying the plug threads in the process.