$150 to change plugs/wires??? is that right?
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Joined: Jun 2003
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From: California (san fernando valley)
Re: $150 to change plugs/wires??? is that right?
I Paid $300 when I got a tune up on my car. Check this out though, they
removed 1 champion, 2 Ac delco, 1 unknown, and (4) bosch. THe champion
came out the passengers side. This will be one thing you have to look out for because you want to make sure they remove all of the plugs and not leave some behind
removed 1 champion, 2 Ac delco, 1 unknown, and (4) bosch. THe champion
came out the passengers side. This will be one thing you have to look out for because you want to make sure they remove all of the plugs and not leave some behind
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Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Indianapolis, IN
Re: $150 to change plugs/wires??? is that right?
Do it yourself, save the money. I did it with my friend and we had the Taylor OTVC kit, so I had to cut and crimp each wire. All we removed for the wires was the alternator. It saved me money and that's what matters. It's a good way for you to get acquainted with your car as well.
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From: Western New York
Re: $150 to change plugs/wires??? is that right?
i would do it yourself. if you REALLY cannot get to a plug or two, take it to a garage to have the one or two done for you. Id say you could manage to do it yourself. With some weird contortions of your arms, and the correct sockets/swivels/extensions, you would be surprised how easy the "Hard" plugs come out.
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From: PORTLAND, OR, MULTNOMAH
Re: $150 to change plugs/wires??? is that right?
But seriously folks: Used to be when someone, Lt1 or LS1 quoted over 350 RWHP with a just a CAI or LID with Lts that more than one person would want to know how it was achieved.
Now days it's more like: "gee, how did you get your plugs done so cheaply?"
So I ask again: How did you get 356 RWHP out of a lid and lts?
Why? Because I WANT more HP too.
Now days it's more like: "gee, how did you get your plugs done so cheaply?"
So I ask again: How did you get 356 RWHP out of a lid and lts?
Why? Because I WANT more HP too.
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Joined: Mar 2004
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From: South Riding, VA
Re: $150 to change plugs/wires??? is that right?
If I am not mistaken, the chiltons labor manual (what shops use to estimate how long a job is so they can price it) call for something like 8-10 hours to replace plugs and wires. Multiply that by a shops labor rate and you can see how it can be real expensive.
On a side note....
Pulling the engine out.....
4 hours according to the labor manual!!
Don't seem right, does it!
On a side note....
Pulling the engine out.....
4 hours according to the labor manual!!
Don't seem right, does it!
Last edited by PWR SHFT; Feb 3, 2005 at 08:15 PM.
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Re: $150 to change plugs/wires??? is that right?
wow, i thought the 150 was out of hand until i read the horror of 6-700 dollars. me and my brother managed to change them in like an hour. i'd say that you may as well do the coil at the same time.
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From: Marlton NJ
Re: $150 to change plugs/wires??? is that right?
just wait until you try to get to the front most passenger plug wire. I'm telling you, come back here and let me know how much fun it is. 
that was a 2 beer job. I still have a scar on my finger from that sucker
that was a 2 beer job. I still have a scar on my finger from that sucker