[kilodawg]

Thanks for the responses. I got it snugged with a combo of extensions and an elbow joint. I do have the factory plug wrench and found that real helpful on plug installation but the aftermarket socket I have (with a rubber insert) does a good job of not dropping a plug on the way out.

As far as tightness goes I was thinking that you needed to go more than hand tight. The factory spec is 18.5 ft-lbs