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Old Jul 28, 2002 | 11:48 PM
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SO my new question of the day......

How difficult will chamging the plugs be for a newbie?
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Old Jul 28, 2002 | 11:54 PM
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spark plugs.... easy job.... id go with bosch platinums...


spark plug wires :eek: :eek: :eek: if yours is all original, then thats a PITA!!! they feed through the motor mount and go under ignition shielding and are quite a hassle.....

thats another reason to upgrade to dynomax ceramicoats and re-route the wires over the top in nice wire holders....now i can change my wires in like 10 min if that..

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Old Jul 29, 2002 | 12:05 AM
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Must be original, since you cant see my wires....
Looks like the plugs might be tough. (we are talkign about the guy who's drian plug is stuck!)

What is the recomended way to get to them? From above or below?
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Old Jul 29, 2002 | 12:49 AM
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plug wires are pretty menacing...i bought wire looms & clipped the old wires and pulled them thru the mounts....ran them thru the looms...makes it a hell of a lot easier, and easier to change them out in the future.
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Old Jul 29, 2002 | 02:00 AM
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u GOTTA get em from below..

it is impossible from above.. although u gotta unplug em from above....


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