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Aug 27, 2002 | 11:34 PM

bow2ak

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From: pasadena, ca. usa

SPARK PLUG CHANGE

so i just changed my spark plugs, what a hell job, the previous owner decided to run ngk spark plugs, that werent screwed in all the way, and the msd ignition wires that werent connected to the plugs all the way..
i changed with the ac delco plugs and made sure the wires were connected... wowwww what a difference. it runs smoother, better, faster and great... the nerve of some people. and another thing, the brake caliper, when i took the wheel off to check the brakes, there was both screws missing on the caliper to hold it to the rotor, how dangerous is that, heh.. just thought ide share
thanks

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Aug 27, 2002 | 11:43 PM

Pentatonic

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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by bow2ak:
the previous owner decided to run ngk spark plugs, that werent screwed in all the way
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No way, really? How the hell did he screw that up?

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Aug 28, 2002 | 12:17 AM

BoscoZ28

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So how was it installing those spark plugs. I want to change mine this weekend, but you cant even see the ones on the passenger side. Looks like fun

Aug 28, 2002 | 02:05 AM

bow2ak

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well, considering i own a mechanic shop, and i am a mechanic, it took 4 hours for my mechanic to change them. #8 spark plug is impossible to change... imposible. by the time he was done, his hand was all cut up, heh
o well part of the job..

Aug 30, 2002 | 04:40 PM

Dan W

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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by BoscoZ28:
So how was it installing those spark plugs. I want to change mine this weekend, but you cant even see the ones on the passenger side. Looks like fun </font>

go to installuniversity.com and look in mayfields site, there's a good instruction article there on installing the plugs.
I did mine in my drive way. It was a bitch, the tops of my hands were swollen and nicked up when I was done. patience applies here.

Aug 30, 2002 | 05:35 PM

U'DLOSE

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From: Price, UT

Would it be worth it to just buy some plugs and wires, take them to a tune-up shop, and have them do the install?

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'99 Black A4 Z28, Fully Loaded, T-Tops, Stock until I can get ahead on my payments.

Formerly:
'98 Black M5 3.8L Camaro, Whisper Lid, B&B Tri-Flo Exhaust

Mar 23, 2003 | 12:19 AM

REVZ

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From: Dallas, TX, USA

I am not a mechanic and I did it in 3 hours...

#8 is a bitch

I tried to go from underneath but with my long tube headers it was easier to take it from the top with the coil pack removed.

A few dermal abrations but my hands were'nt cut up, and I have big hands at 6'4"... Just followed the excellent tutorial at installuniversity.com

It may be just my imagination but the NGK TR55's have made a noticable improvement in ignition...

Mar 23, 2003 | 12:36 PM

LS1CAMARO

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From: Las Vegas

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Originally posted by U'DLOSE
Would it be worth it to just buy some plugs and wires, take them to a tune-up shop, and have them do the install?

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'99 Black A4 Z28, Fully Loaded, T-Tops, Stock until I can get ahead on my payments.

Formerly:
'98 Black M5 3.8L Camaro, Whisper Lid, B&B Tri-Flo Exhaust

Ya if you want to pay out your @$$ and not have the 8th cylinder changed.