Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums General Troubleshooting changing plugs on the 2.5 duratech

I wonder if different years/models have different amounts of room along that back wall. All I had to do is undo one clip on the distributer and I was able to get to everything just fine. I have a 96 SE, maybe the SVT is different.

Also, don't forget:
- Dielectric gel.
- Torque the spark plugs to the proper rating, being a farmer here could set you up for some problems later.
- The forum seems to be split on anti-seize, I don't use it myself (just to darn lazy) and everything works fine for me.
- Don't get dirt or other junk in those holes

I do have a question myself though, my Haynes manual says the torque rating is 84 to 180 in-lbs. That seems a bit vague to me. I used 120 and everything is holding together just fine but does anyone have a better number to use?