spark plug help
04-07-2011, 07:15 PM
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spark plug help
i read the install university guide on changing spark plugs, and i decided to see how far i could get today. i managed to take off the #1 and #3 wires, barely put them back on, and get a few bloody knuckles. not the best start...does anybody know of a video of somebody changing the plugs? i think it may help a bit. thanks for your time.
04-07-2011, 10:04 PM
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Re: spark plug help
unbolt the air tube lines from both sides and get those out of the way. Usually you can move them over to lay on top of the intake. Then (at minimum) take the 2 rear coil packs off the pass side.
You can remove the whole coil pack bracket if you want. For easier re-install. cut a slot in the braket where the rearmost bolt goes in. then you just have to loosen it next time to slide the coil bracket out.
Then all of them can be done from the top with the right combination of swivels, extensions, and short ratchet.
You can remove the whole coil pack bracket if you want. For easier re-install. cut a slot in the braket where the rearmost bolt goes in. then you just have to loosen it next time to slide the coil bracket out.
Then all of them can be done from the top with the right combination of swivels, extensions, and short ratchet.
04-07-2011, 10:54 PM
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Re: spark plug help
unbolt the air tube lines from both sides and get those out of the way. Usually you can move them over to lay on top of the intake. Then (at minimum) take the 2 rear coil packs off the pass side.
You can remove the whole coil pack bracket if you want. For easier re-install. cut a slot in the braket where the rearmost bolt goes in. then you just have to loosen it next time to slide the coil bracket out.
Then all of them can be done from the top with the right combination of swivels, extensions, and short ratchet.
You can remove the whole coil pack bracket if you want. For easier re-install. cut a slot in the braket where the rearmost bolt goes in. then you just have to loosen it next time to slide the coil bracket out.
Then all of them can be done from the top with the right combination of swivels, extensions, and short ratchet.
04-08-2011, 12:32 AM
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Re: spark plug help
spay them down with a lot of PB Blaster. and pray.
You could also try a little bit of heat and then removing them. I dont know if driving the car and then immediately unbolting them will be enough. might have to use a small torch, like one that uses propane or mapp gas.
Just dont set the car on fire.
You could also try a little bit of heat and then removing them. I dont know if driving the car and then immediately unbolting them will be enough. might have to use a small torch, like one that uses propane or mapp gas.
Just dont set the car on fire.
04-08-2011, 01:03 PM
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Re: spark plug help
spay them down with a lot of PB Blaster. and pray.
You could also try a little bit of heat and then removing them. I dont know if driving the car and then immediately unbolting them will be enough. might have to use a small torch, like one that uses propane or mapp gas.
Just dont set the car on fire.
You could also try a little bit of heat and then removing them. I dont know if driving the car and then immediately unbolting them will be enough. might have to use a small torch, like one that uses propane or mapp gas.
Just dont set the car on fire.
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