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Old 5th August 2020, 15:00   #10
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Originally Posted by tourer View Post
Possibly because the consequences of them coming undone could be dire?🤔
But, you are correct, it doesn't make it right.
Most people like to be sure to be sure.
Overtightening risks stripping the threads and the plug dropping out. I've recovered vehicles with missing plugs and stripped threads, usually with seized engines or axles!!!
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