Changing spark plugs
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 936
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From: England United Kingdom
YOU CAN MAKE IT EASIER JUST TAKES A BIT OF TIME.
TAKE OFF ALL THE RUBBER HOSES AIR INJ ON EXHAUST DRIVERS SIDE
TAKE OFF THE BATTERY,THE BAT COMPARTMENT PLASTIC SIDE COVER
DIP STICK,FUEL RAIL COVERS.SOUND CRAZY BUT BETTER IN THE LONG RUN.GET YOURSELF A GOOD RATCHET,S/PLUG SOCKET.SOME EXTENTIONS SMALL 1" 2" ETC .I USE A SMALL LENTH OFF CHROME TUBE (HOME DEPOT) SLIDE IT OVER THE RATCHET HANDEL TO CRACK
LOSSE THE PLUG.USE A TORQUE WRENCH TO DO BACK UP ,I USE A SMALL 3/8th DRIVE T/WRENCH.I ALSO PUT A BIT OFF ANTI SIEZE
GREASE ON THE PLUG THREAD.
NITRO UK
TAKE OFF ALL THE RUBBER HOSES AIR INJ ON EXHAUST DRIVERS SIDE
TAKE OFF THE BATTERY,THE BAT COMPARTMENT PLASTIC SIDE COVER
DIP STICK,FUEL RAIL COVERS.SOUND CRAZY BUT BETTER IN THE LONG RUN.GET YOURSELF A GOOD RATCHET,S/PLUG SOCKET.SOME EXTENTIONS SMALL 1" 2" ETC .I USE A SMALL LENTH OFF CHROME TUBE (HOME DEPOT) SLIDE IT OVER THE RATCHET HANDEL TO CRACK
LOSSE THE PLUG.USE A TORQUE WRENCH TO DO BACK UP ,I USE A SMALL 3/8th DRIVE T/WRENCH.I ALSO PUT A BIT OFF ANTI SIEZE
GREASE ON THE PLUG THREAD.
NITRO UK
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Melting Slicks
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I use the same tool....great toy...
Advanced
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From: portland oregon
I had a 97 that i went from up top and from underneath with no special tools other than sockets, wobbles, and extensions
but of course i dont have fat fingers so it made it a bit easier. Not too bad
but of course i dont have fat fingers so it made it a bit easier. Not too bad
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Tulsa OK
YOU CAN MAKE IT EASIER JUST TAKES A BIT OF TIME.
TAKE OFF ALL THE RUBBER HOSES AIR INJ ON EXHAUST DRIVERS SIDE
TAKE OFF THE BATTERY,THE BAT COMPARTMENT PLASTIC SIDE COVER
DIP STICK,FUEL RAIL COVERS.SOUND CRAZY BUT BETTER IN THE LONG RUN.GET YOURSELF A GOOD RATCHET,S/PLUG SOCKET.SOME EXTENTIONS SMALL 1" 2" ETC .I USE A SMALL LENTH OFF CHROME TUBE (HOME DEPOT) SLIDE IT OVER THE RATCHET HANDEL TO CRACK
LOSSE THE PLUG.USE A TORQUE WRENCH TO DO BACK UP ,I USE A SMALL 3/8th DRIVE T/WRENCH.I ALSO PUT A BIT OFF ANTI SIEZE
GREASE ON THE PLUG THREAD. NITRO UK
TAKE OFF ALL THE RUBBER HOSES AIR INJ ON EXHAUST DRIVERS SIDE
TAKE OFF THE BATTERY,THE BAT COMPARTMENT PLASTIC SIDE COVER
DIP STICK,FUEL RAIL COVERS.SOUND CRAZY BUT BETTER IN THE LONG RUN.GET YOURSELF A GOOD RATCHET,S/PLUG SOCKET.SOME EXTENTIONS SMALL 1" 2" ETC .I USE A SMALL LENTH OFF CHROME TUBE (HOME DEPOT) SLIDE IT OVER THE RATCHET HANDEL TO CRACK
LOSSE THE PLUG.USE A TORQUE WRENCH TO DO BACK UP ,I USE A SMALL 3/8th DRIVE T/WRENCH.I ALSO PUT A BIT OFF ANTI SIEZE
GREASE ON THE PLUG THREAD.
NITRO UK It doesn't take too much time to remove the components above and the extra clearance makes access to the plugs much easier. You may also want to pull the coil packs - there are just a few 10mm bolts on each bracket and off they come. Its a pretty easy mainyenance procedure.
Melting Slicks
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From: Westchester County New York
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From: Spring Texas
St. Jude Donor '08
the essential tools:
1/4" socket wrench
5/8" spark plug deep socket
3" extension
double swivel attachment (for plug #7)
with these, you can swap all the plugs in about a half hour easily from the top. Somtimes it's easier to place the Socket on the extension and place that on the plug before attaching the wrench.
1/4" socket wrench
5/8" spark plug deep socket
3" extension
double swivel attachment (for plug #7)
with these, you can swap all the plugs in about a half hour easily from the top. Somtimes it's easier to place the Socket on the extension and place that on the plug before attaching the wrench.
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2005
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YOU CAN MAKE IT EASIER JUST TAKES A BIT OF TIME.
TAKE OFF ALL THE RUBBER HOSES AIR INJ ON EXHAUST DRIVERS SIDE
TAKE OFF THE BATTERY,THE BAT COMPARTMENT PLASTIC SIDE COVER
DIP STICK,FUEL RAIL COVERS.SOUND CRAZY BUT BETTER IN THE LONG RUN.GET YOURSELF A GOOD RATCHET,S/PLUG SOCKET.SOME EXTENTIONS SMALL 1" 2" ETC .I USE A SMALL LENTH OFF CHROME TUBE (HOME DEPOT) SLIDE IT OVER THE RATCHET HANDEL TO CRACK
LOSSE THE PLUG.USE A TORQUE WRENCH TO DO BACK UP ,I USE A SMALL 3/8th DRIVE T/WRENCH.I ALSO PUT A BIT OFF ANTI SIEZE
GREASE ON THE PLUG THREAD. NITRO UK
TAKE OFF ALL THE RUBBER HOSES AIR INJ ON EXHAUST DRIVERS SIDE
TAKE OFF THE BATTERY,THE BAT COMPARTMENT PLASTIC SIDE COVER
DIP STICK,FUEL RAIL COVERS.SOUND CRAZY BUT BETTER IN THE LONG RUN.GET YOURSELF A GOOD RATCHET,S/PLUG SOCKET.SOME EXTENTIONS SMALL 1" 2" ETC .I USE A SMALL LENTH OFF CHROME TUBE (HOME DEPOT) SLIDE IT OVER THE RATCHET HANDEL TO CRACK
LOSSE THE PLUG.USE A TORQUE WRENCH TO DO BACK UP ,I USE A SMALL 3/8th DRIVE T/WRENCH.I ALSO PUT A BIT OFF ANTI SIEZE
GREASE ON THE PLUG THREAD.
NITRO UK
I dont remove any of that stuff. I just stick my spark plug socket with extension and ratchet and go. Ive never had a problem reaching any of them
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 936
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From: England United Kingdom
1 hour 40 mins on a good day
i have`nt been stock for a while now,so please forgive me.i have never
just done the plugs,i always end up doing other stuff at the same time.
you know (while im here) kinda thing.
i also have a few extra parts in the way of my plugs.
i also found the wires to be a pita to get off,thats when you might need a bit more room
just trying to help the guy.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 264
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From: Centre, AL
Just be careful with the swivel attachment. You wont be able to torque correctly anymore. Just a normal extension wont matter, but with that thing, you are adding a bit of a lever to the torque wrench. I have the S&K version, with is a bit cheaper. Got it off Amazon for $27. Just do a search for "3/8 In Drive Double Swivel Spark Plug Socket - 5/8 In"
More useful in getting the plugs out than in though.
More useful in getting the plugs out than in though.
