Threaded coolant plugs

[vloesche]

I discovered that the head plugs just above the passenger side exhaust manifold are starting to leak coolant. My question is when I remove the plugs to rewrap with teflon, what is the proper torque setting for them. I am afraid to over torque the plugs and crack something. I would prefer to fix this myself instead of the dealer. Thanks Victor.

 

[DFrank]

I too notice a very slight residue eminating from said plugs.

 

[DPKetchum]

Several of my friends and my truck did this. WE just snugged them down some. No re-wrap or anything. No leaks anymore.

 

[JStieger]

Mine was doing this too. This afternoon I tightened 3 of these plugs about 2-3 turns more. They were loose such that I could put a 3/8 extension in them and turn them by hand without the ratchet (and I don't eat Wheaties!).