plug wires and plugs
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plug wires and plugs
I recently purchased some new wires and plugs. The wires I bought were the oem red wires. The plugs I bougt are ac delco 41-985.... Can anyone tell me if im on the right track..... and how difficult is it to change the plugs and wires.........
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Hi rocco666 -
It is a piece of cake really.
Here is a small write up that may help - use internet explorer to view it since some other browsers seem to have trouble with my coding -
http://www.iammoon.com/c5tech/c5_plugs.htm
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mqqn
It is a piece of cake really.
Here is a small write up that may help - use internet explorer to view it since some other browsers seem to have trouble with my coding -
http://www.iammoon.com/c5tech/c5_plugs.htm
best regards -
mqqn
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For me, a lot of cussin is involved on #7. Not sure it helps though. Do that one first, then you will be in a better mood when you complete the job 
I've heard that some engine oil is better on the plug threads than anit-seize. My plugs come out really hard with the anti-seize, so I went with oil this time, hopefully it will help.
Also, maybe put some dielectric grease on the inside wire ends (both ends). I'm hoping it will help if you ever need to remove the wires. About half the time I pull a wire apart when I try to take the wires off. Maybe, just maybe this will help.
The torque values are lower than whats stated on the link above, 15 ft/lbs is for new heads after that its 11 ft/lbs. Get a torque wrench and do it right, the heads are aluminum and can be harmed pretty easily and you will be surprised how little 11 ft/lbs is. Use your fingers to start them all, as cross threading is easy as well and it is a lot bigger job to fix that
Its really a pretty easy job. And, with new plugs you should see an improvement!
I've heard that some engine oil is better on the plug threads than anit-seize. My plugs come out really hard with the anti-seize, so I went with oil this time, hopefully it will help.
Also, maybe put some dielectric grease on the inside wire ends (both ends). I'm hoping it will help if you ever need to remove the wires. About half the time I pull a wire apart when I try to take the wires off. Maybe, just maybe this will help.
The torque values are lower than whats stated on the link above, 15 ft/lbs is for new heads after that its 11 ft/lbs. Get a torque wrench and do it right, the heads are aluminum and can be harmed pretty easily and you will be surprised how little 11 ft/lbs is. Use your fingers to start them all, as cross threading is easy as well and it is a lot bigger job to fix that
Its really a pretty easy job. And, with new plugs you should see an improvement!
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For me, a lot of cussin is involved on #7. Not sure it helps though. Do that one first, then you will be in a better mood when you complete the job
I've heard that some engine oil is better on the plug threads than anit-seize. My plugs come out really hard with the anti-seize, so I went with oil this time, hopefully it will help.
Also, maybe put some dielectric grease on the inside wire ends (both ends). I'm hoping it will help if you ever need to remove the wires. About half the time I pull a wire apart when I try to take the wires off. Maybe, just maybe this will help.
The torque values are lower than whats stated on the link above, 15 ft/lbs is for new heads after that its 11 ft/lbs. Get a torque wrench and do it right, the heads are aluminum and can be harmed pretty easily and you will be surprised how little 11 ft/lbs is. Use your fingers to start them all, as cross threading is easy as well and it is a lot bigger job to fix that
Its really a pretty easy job. And, with new plugs you should see an improvement!
I've heard that some engine oil is better on the plug threads than anit-seize. My plugs come out really hard with the anti-seize, so I went with oil this time, hopefully it will help.
Also, maybe put some dielectric grease on the inside wire ends (both ends). I'm hoping it will help if you ever need to remove the wires. About half the time I pull a wire apart when I try to take the wires off. Maybe, just maybe this will help.
The torque values are lower than whats stated on the link above, 15 ft/lbs is for new heads after that its 11 ft/lbs. Get a torque wrench and do it right, the heads are aluminum and can be harmed pretty easily and you will be surprised how little 11 ft/lbs is. Use your fingers to start them all, as cross threading is easy as well and it is a lot bigger job to fix that
Its really a pretty easy job. And, with new plugs you should see an improvement!
I will correct that in the write-up.
I do not use a torque wrench on plugs, but you are correct, if you doubt your abilities use the tool!
Thanks -
best regards -
mqqn
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Hi rocco666 -
It is a piece of cake really.
Here is a small write up that may help - use internet explorer to view it since some other browsers seem to have trouble with my coding -
http://www.iammoon.com/c5tech/c5_plugs.htm
best regards -
mqqn
It is a piece of cake really.
Here is a small write up that may help - use internet explorer to view it since some other browsers seem to have trouble with my coding -
http://www.iammoon.com/c5tech/c5_plugs.htm
best regards -
mqqn
A good basic guide,,,If you have over 30-35K on her you'll love the difference!!
