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Old 04-27-2019, 10:53 AM   #6 (permalink)
California98Civic
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Originally Posted by Ecky View Post
Interestingly, the plugs on the G1 Insight have a tendency to back out with the factory torque spec. I wonder what the author would suggest.
That is interesting too, since the G1's ICE is quite similar to my engine in some respects, as are lots of chassis and interior features, given its from the same design period. I need to do some further diagnostic and probably repair work in the whole upper end of the head and will try to monitor how the plugs do over time, see if they back out a little. Sometimes, I have used a little anti-sieze, too. Will stop that now... gotta get that indexed spark position and gas-tight seal! Instant 80 mpg, here I come!!!
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See my car's mod & maintenance thread and my electric bicycle's thread for ongoing projects. I will rebuild Black and Green over decades as parts die, until it becomes a different car of roughly the same shape and color. My minimum fuel economy goal is 55 mpg while averaging posted speed limits. I generally top 60 mpg. See also my Honda manual transmission specs thread.



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